JP6791186B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, a pachinko machine is a typical example of a game machine. This pachinko machine is equipped with operation buttons that can be operated by the player. The operation buttons are those that appear a series of suggested effect by being operated by a player (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-81588

However, in the case of the conventional example having such a configuration, there are the following problems.

That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, despite pressing the button during detection the lifetime of the button operation, it is impossible to see the final suggested effect.

The present invention was made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a suggestion effect of a series to the end.

The present invention has the following configuration in order to achieve such an object.

That is, the invention according to claim 1 is
A main control means that performs a lottery to generate a special game state based on the establishment of the start condition and transmits the result of the lottery as a command.
A sub-control means that receives the command from the main control means and controls a variable display of identification information that allows the player to visually recognize the establishment / non-establishment of the transition to the special gaming state.
Motion detection means to detect the player's motion related to the game,
In a game machine equipped with
The sub control means
The expectation that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the establishment of the transition to the special gaming state as a result of the variation display is based on the detection of the player's motion by the motion detecting means in the predetermined effect means. It is provided with an effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect suggested by a stepwise change of the effect mode to be started.
The effect executing means is
When the suggestion effect is executed, the stepwise change is controlled so that the effect mode in the predetermined effect means gradually changes from the first stage to the stage finally reached within the predetermined suggestion effect period. Setting means for setting the first control data to be performed at a predetermined timing, and
When the variation display is executed, based on the fact that the movement of the player is detected at the first timing in the detection valid period, the effect mode in the predetermined effect means using the first control data. Means for controlling the gradual change so that the gradual change from the first stage to the final stage is reached.
When the movement of the player is detected at a second timing after the first timing in the detection valid period, the second control data newly set is used in the predetermined effect means. A means for controlling the stepwise change so that the effect mode changes stepwise from the first stage to the final stage reached from the second timing to the end time of the suggestion effect period. It is characterized by being prepared.

According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to perform the suggested effect of a series to the end.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko machine of the Example of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine in the state which the inner frame and the front frame set are open. It is an enlarged perspective view of the lower side of the front frame set. It is a front view which shows the inner frame and the like in the state which the front frame set is opened. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board. It is a rear view which shows the structure of the front frame set. It is a rear view which shows the structure of a pachinko machine. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the rear structure of a pachinko machine by disassembling each main part. It is a schematic diagram which shows the arrangement of the 1st control board unit, the 2nd control board unit and the back pack unit on the back surface of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view which shows the structure of the inner frame and a game board. It is a perspective view which shows the back structure of the inner frame. It is a perspective view which shows the rear structure of the game board. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the support metal fitting. It is a front view which shows the structure of the 1st control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the 1st control board unit. It is an exploded perspective view of the 1st control board unit. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the back structure of the 1st control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of the 2nd control board unit. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the 2nd control board unit. It is an exploded perspective view of the 2nd control board unit. It is a front view which shows the structure of the back pack unit. It is an exploded perspective view of the back pack unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a tank rail. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the 1st symbol display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline of various counters used for game control. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows a normal process. It is a flowchart which shows the update process of the off symbol counter. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st symbol variation processing process. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation start processing. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows NMI interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing by a payout control device. It is a flowchart which shows the payout control process. It is a flowchart which shows the prize ball control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the ball lending control processing. It is a timing chart of the display effect of Example 1. It is a figure explaining a series of suggestion productions executed in the suggestion effect display part of Example 1. FIG. FIG. 5 is a relationship diagram of a stepwise change between a button pressing timing and a display mode of the first embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure which executes the series of suggestion effect of Example 1. FIG. It is a schematic diagram of the level pattern determination table of Example 1. It is a flowchart of the suggestion effect control process of Example 1. It is the flowchart of suggestion effect control processing following FIG. 44. It is a timing chart of the display effect of Example 2. It is a relationship diagram of the timing of pressing a button of Example 2 and the stepwise change of a display mode. It is a block diagram about the electric structure which executes a series of suggestion effect of Example 2. FIG. It is a flowchart of the suggestion effect control process of Example 2. It is a figure explaining a series of suggestion effect executed by the suggestion effect display part of Example 3. FIG. It is a figure explaining a series of suggestion effect which is executed following FIG. It is a relationship diagram of the timing of button pressing and the stepwise change of the display mode of Example 3. It is a block diagram about the electric structure which executes a series of suggestion effect of Example 3. FIG. It is a flowchart of the suggestion effect control process of Example 3. It is the flowchart of suggestion effect control processing following FIG. It is a timing chart of the display effect of Example 4. FIG. 5 is a relationship diagram of a stepwise change between a button pressing timing and a display mode of the fourth embodiment. It is a block diagram about the electric structure which executes a series of suggestion effect of Example 4. It is a schematic diagram of the pattern determination table of Example 4. It is a flowchart of the suggestion effect control process of Example 4. FIG. 5 is a relationship diagram of a stepwise change between a button pressing timing and a display mode of the fifth embodiment. It is a schematic diagram of the pattern determination table of Example 5. 6 is a timing chart of the display effect of the sixth embodiment. FIG. 5 is a relationship diagram of a stepwise change between a button pressing timing and a display mode of the sixth embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure which executes the series of suggestion effect of Example 6. It is a schematic diagram of the level and pattern determination table of Example 6. It is a flowchart of the suggestion effect control process of Example 6. It is a timing chart from the start of the variation display of the seventh embodiment to the end of the jackpot effect. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of Example 7. It is a figure for demonstrating the display screen of the history display in Example 7. It is a flowchart of the history display control processing of Example 7. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure which concerns on the modification of Example 7.

The "starting condition" in the present specification is a condition that triggers a player to obtain a big hit during a game.

For example, in the case of a pachinko machine, it is when a game ball, which is a game medium, wins (balls) at the starting port, and in the case of a pachislot machine, it is when a coin, which is a game medium, is inserted.

"Prize" means that the game ball enters the winning opening where the prize ball can be paid out, and "winning" means that the game ball enters the entrance where the prize ball cannot be paid out. It is to be.

The "motion detecting means" in the present specification broadly includes means (devices, configurations, parts, etc.) for detecting a specific motion of a player with respect to a game machine, and for example, an operation by the player (contact operation or An operating means for receiving a non-contact operation) can be mentioned.

The "special game state" in the present specification means a game state that is advantageous to the player, that is, a state in which the variable winning device is easy to win a game ball (big hit state), and a predetermined probability fluctuation symbol. When a big hit is made, the probability of a big hit after that is increased as an added value (probability change state), and the number of times a pair of opening / closing members provided at the start port after the big hit state is opened is a predetermined number of times ( For example, it includes a state in which the opening time of the pair of opening / closing members is extended to a predetermined time (time saving state) until the time reaches 20 times.

The "command" in the present specification is a command transmitted from the main control means to the display control means to control the variable display of the identification information. For example, it is a command including a variation pattern command that can determine the type of variation pattern in the variation display of identification information and a stop symbol command that can determine whether or not a special game state is generated. The variation pattern command also includes a variation pattern command that can identify whether or not a special gaming state has occurred. The command also includes one command including information such as fluctuation pattern information and stop symbol information.

The "identification information" in the present specification is display information or other display information such as a number pattern, a pattern or a pattern combining them, and the establishment / non-establishment of the transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player. This is display information that allows the player to visually recognize.

The term "reach" in the present specification means that the identification information is in a state of being aligned in a predetermined display mode.
In the present specification, the "expectation degree indicating the establishment of the transition to the special gaming state by the variable display" is the identification information indicating the establishment of the transition to the special gaming state (for example, all the symbols are aligned). Is the degree of expectation that will occur as a result of variable display. For example, when a certain type of reach state occurs, it is shown which reach type is finally developed within the reach period, and which type in the variable display during the variable display period before the reach occurs. It includes showing whether reach will occur, and showing the degree of expectation that a special gaming state will occur regardless of the type of reach.
The "effect mode" in the present specification is, for example, a lighting mode of a lamp or the like (or a display mode by lighting display) in the case of a lighting effect of a lamp or the like, and an image display mode in the case of an image effect. That is, in the case of audio production, it is an output mode of audio.
In the present specification, the "gradual change of the effect mode" means, for example, in the case of a stepwise change of the lighting mode, the area of the lighting area during lighting is gradually increased or decreased, or the lighting area during lighting is used. The position of the image is gradually changed, the color, brightness, and density of the lighting area are changed stepwise, and if the display mode of an image of a person or an object is gradually changed, the shape, It is to change the pattern, color, display timing, number of impressions, movements, or dialogue content in stages, and if it is a stepwise change in the output mode of the sound, the content of the music or sound, or the melody. , Chord (harmony), time signature (rhythm), etc. are changed step by step.
In the present specification, "indicating the degree of expectation by a gradual change in the production mode" is to imply or suggest the degree of expectation by a gradual change in the production mode.
The "series of suggestive effects" in the present specification is a suggestive effect accompanied by a series of changes in the effect mode. In addition, the series of changes includes not only stepwise changes but also continuous changes in which the level of change gradually increases or decreases.
In the present specification, "notifying" means, for example, lighting a lamp or the like in the case of a lighting effect of a lamp or the like, displaying an image in the case of an image effect, and sound in the case of a voice effect. Is to output.
The "change in the effect mode" in the present specification is a change in each effect mode that constitutes a stepwise change in the effect mode.
The "preceding suggestion effect" in the present specification is an effect that suggests or teaches that a series of suggestion effects is started. "Suggesting that a series of suggestive effects will be started" means, for example, when a series of suggestive effects are started when or after a specific image display, light emission, audio output, etc., the specific image. Display, light emission, audio output, etc. correspond to "suggestions". Further, "teaching that a series of suggestive effects are started" means clearly indicating that a series of suggestive effects are started. For example, image display, light emission, voice output, etc. that teach the player that a series of suggestion effects are started correspond to "teaching". This "suggestion" or "teaching" can also be said to be a "notice". The preceding suggestion effect may be an effect that suggests or teaches the final suggestion result during the execution of a series of suggestion effects.

The present specification also discloses inventions relating to the following gaming machines.
Conventionally, a pachinko machine is a typical example of a game machine. This pachinko machine is equipped with operation buttons that can be operated by the player. The operation buttons can be operated by the player to change the display effect displayed on the display device. Each time the player presses the operation button, each suggestion effect is displayed, and the expectation of the jackpot suggested by each suggestion effect is gradually increased, thereby improving the interest of the player. (See JP-A-2006-81588).
However, in the case of the conventional example having such a configuration, there are the following problems.
That is, in the conventional pachinko machine, even though the button is pressed during the detection valid period of the button operation, the final suggestion effect cannot be seen simply because the timing of pressing is late. There is.
The invention according to the following (1) has been made in view of such circumstances, and a series of suggestions are made regardless of the timing at which the player's movement is detected during the predetermined detection validity period. The purpose is to provide a game machine capable of executing the production to the end.

(A1) A main control means for performing a lottery to generate a special gaming state based on the establishment of a start condition and transmitting the result of the lottery as a command.
A display control means that receives the command from the main control means and controls a variable display of identification information that allows the player to visually recognize the establishment / failure of the transition to the special gaming state.
Motion detection means to detect the player's motion related to the game,
In a game machine equipped with
Suggestion effect notification that notifies a series of suggestion effects that suggests the degree of expectation that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the establishment of the transition to the special gaming state as a result of the variation display by a stepwise change of the effect mode. Means and
When the movement of the player is detected within the predetermined detection valid period, the suggestion effect control means for causing the suggestion effect notification means to execute the stepwise change of the effect mode to the end within the predetermined suggestion effect period. A game machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the invention described in (A1) above, the main control means performs a lottery to generate a special gaming state based on the establishment of the start condition, and transmits the result of the lottery as a command. The display control means receives a command from the main control means and controls the variable display of the identification information that causes the player to visually recognize the establishment / non-establishment of the transition to the special gaming state. The motion detecting means detects the player's motion related to the game. The suggestion effect notification means is a series of suggestion effects that suggests the degree of expectation that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the establishment of the transition to the special gaming state as a result of the variation display by a stepwise change of the effect mode. Is notified. When the movement of the player is detected within the predetermined detection valid period, the suggestion effect control means causes the suggestion effect notification means to execute the stepwise change of the effect mode to the end within the predetermined suggestion effect period.

Therefore, even if the player's motion is detected at any timing of the predetermined detection valid period, the stage of the effect mode in the series of suggestion effects within the predetermined suggestion effect period after the operation is detected. The target change can be executed to the end.

(A2) In the gaming machine according to (A1) above,
The suggestion effect control means
Based on the command, a level determining means for determining a level corresponding to the number of stages at which the stepwise change of the effect mode finally reaches before the detection valid period, and
When the movement of the player is detected within the predetermined detection valid period, the suggestion effect notification means is provided with the effect mode according to the level determined by the level determination means. A game machine characterized by having a suggestion effect execution unit that executes stepwise changes to the end.

According to the invention described in (A2) above, the suggestion effect control means includes a level determination means and a suggestion effect execution unit. Based on the command, the level determining means determines a level corresponding to the number of stages at which the stepwise change of the effect mode finally reaches before the detection valid period. When the movement of the player is detected within the predetermined detection valid period, the suggestion effect execution unit uses the suggestion effect notification means within the predetermined suggestion effect period according to the level determined by the level determining means. To carry out the gradual change of. As a result, regardless of when the movement of the player is detected at any timing of the predetermined detection valid period, the level at which the stepwise change of the effect mode finally reaches is determined before the detection valid period. Therefore, a series of suggestion effects executed according to the level can be executed to the end within a predetermined suggestion effect period. In addition, it is also possible to execute an effect related to a series of suggestive effects by utilizing the level at which the stepwise change of the effect mode finally reaches, which is determined before the detection valid period.

(A3) In the gaming machine according to (A2) above,
The suggestion effect control means
A pattern determining means for determining the pattern of the stepwise change of the effect mode until reaching the level based on the command is provided before the detection valid period.
When the player's movement is detected within a predetermined detection valid period, the suggestion effect executing unit responds to the level determined by the level determining means and the pattern determined by the pattern determining means. A game machine characterized in that the suggestion effect notification means is made to execute a stepwise change of the effect mode to the end within a predetermined suggestion effect period.

According to the invention described in (A3) above, the suggestion effect control means includes a pattern determining means. Based on the command, the pattern determining means determines the pattern of the stepwise change of the effect mode until the level is reached before the detection valid period. When the movement of the player is detected within the predetermined detection valid period, the above-mentioned suggestion effect execution unit determines a predetermined level according to the level determined by the level determining means and the pattern determined by the pattern determining means. Within the suggestion effect period, the suggestion effect notification means is made to execute the stepwise change of the effect mode to the end. As a result, regardless of when the player's movement is detected at any timing of the predetermined detection valid period, the pattern of the stepwise change of the effect mode until reaching the determined level is before the detection valid period. Since it has been determined, a series of suggestion effects executed according to the level and the pattern can be executed to the end within a predetermined suggestion effect period. In addition, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's willingness to play due to a malfunction of the display control means that may occur due to an increase in the pattern determination processing load or the like.

That is, in general, the suggestion effect suggests the degree of expectation that the display control means generates the identification information indicating the establishment of the transition to the special gaming state in the variable display, and therefore a large amount of the pattern is required. .. As a method of determining the pattern of the suggestion effect, a method of determining the motion timing of the player detected by the motion detecting means has been conventionally known, but in such a method, the number of stored patterns is stored in the player. A large amount is required according to the operation timing of, the pattern determination processing load increases significantly, and the amount of heat generated by, for example, a CPU having a function of determining a suggestion effect pattern increases significantly. In some cases. As a result, the lottery result of the lottery that generates a special game state, which is transmitted from the main control means to the display control means as a command, and the display effect executed with the variable display of the identification information such as the reach effect are obtained. The problem is that malfunctions that do not match may occur in the display control means. On the other hand, in the present invention, when the pattern of a series of suggestion effects is determined before the detection valid period based on the command, it is not necessary to determine the pattern in consideration of the operation timing of the player and the like. However, the above-mentioned malfunction that may occur in the display control means can be reduced by reducing the number of stored patterns, reducing the pattern determination processing load, and suppressing the amount of heat generated by the CPU or the like. As a result, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the player's willingness to play due to the malfunction of the display control means.

(A4) In the gaming machine according to (A3) above,
The level determining means is one or a plurality of commands included in the command, and can determine whether or not the special gaming state occurs, and can determine the type of variation pattern in the variation display of the identification information. Determine the level based on the command
The pattern determining means is a gaming machine characterized in that the pattern is determined based on the command.

According to the invention described in (A4) above, the level determining means is based on a command capable of determining whether or not a special gaming state occurs and the type of variation pattern in the variation display of identification information. Determine the level. The pattern determining means determines a pattern based on the command. Therefore, a series of suggestive effects can be suitably executed in consideration of the presence / absence of the occurrence of the special gaming state and the type of the fluctuation pattern. In addition, it is possible to preferably execute an effect related to a series of suggestive effects by utilizing the presence / absence of the occurrence of a special gaming state and the type of fluctuation pattern.

(A5) In the gaming machine according to (A1) above,
When the movement of the player is not detected at the time when the timing for the suggestive effect control means to execute the stepwise change of the effect mode has arrived, the change of the effect mode corresponding to the timing has arrived. Equipped with a first storage means to store as the first unexecuted portion,
When the movement of the player is detected within the predetermined detection valid period, the suggestion effect control means executes the first unexecuted portion stored in the first storage means, and the first unexecuted portion is executed. When all the stepwise changes are not completed after the execution is completed, the game is characterized in that the remaining stepwise changes of the effect mode are executed to the end within the remaining predetermined suggestion effect period. Machine.

According to the invention described in (A5) above, the first storage means does not detect the movement of the player when the timing for the suggestive effect control means to execute the stepwise change of the effect mode has arrived. In addition, the change in the effect mode corresponding to the arrival of the timing is stored as the first unexecuted portion. When the movement of the player is detected, the suggestion effect control means executes the first unexecuted portion stored in the first storage means, and after completing the execution of the first unexecuted portion, a predetermined Within the suggestion effect period, the stepwise change of the remaining effect modes is executed to the end. Therefore, it is possible to show the player the change in the production mode for the first unexecuted portion that could not be executed even though the timing for changing the original display mode has arrived. Further, even after the change in the effect mode for the first unexecuted portion is shown to the player, the stepwise change in the remaining effect mode can be shown to the player within the remaining suggested effect period.

(A6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (A2) to (A4) above,
When the movement of the player is not detected at the time when the timing for the suggestive effect control means to execute the stepwise change of the effect mode has arrived, the change of the effect mode corresponding to the timing has arrived. Equipped with a first storage means to store as the first unexecuted portion,
When the movement of the player is detected, the suggestion effect executing unit executes the first unexecuted portion stored in the first storage means, and finishes executing the first unexecuted portion. Later, within the remaining predetermined suggestion effect period, depending on either the level determined by the level determining means, or the level determined by the level testing means and the pattern determined by the pattern determining means. A gaming machine characterized in that the remaining stepwise changes in the production mode are executed to the end.

According to the invention described in (A6) above, when the movement of the player is detected, the suggestion effect executing unit executes the first unexecuted portion stored in the first storage means, and the first unexecuted portion is executed. After executing the unexecuted portion, within the remaining predetermined suggestion effect period, whether the level is determined by the level determining means or the level determined by the level testing means and the pattern determined by the pattern determining means. Depending on which one, the stepwise change of the remaining production mode is executed to the end. Therefore, when the stepwise change of the remaining effect mode is executed after the first unexecuted portion is executed, the pattern is already determined before the start of the button validity period, so that the stage of the remaining effect mode It is possible to make it difficult to generate a new pattern determination processing load for executing a target change.

(A7) In the gaming machine according to (A5) or (A6) above,
When the timing for executing the stepwise change of the effect mode is reached while the first unexecuted portion is being executed within the first time, the effect mode for which the timing has arrived is reached. A second storage means for storing the change in the second unexecuted portion is provided.
The suggestion effect control means and the suggestion effect execution unit are stored in the second storage means within a predetermined second time shorter than the first time after the execution of the first unexecuted portion is completed. The second unexecuted portion is executed, and after the execution of the second unexecuted portion is completed, the remaining stepwise change of the effect mode is executed to the end within the predetermined suggested effect period. Game machine.

According to the invention described in (A7) above, the second storage means is executing the first unexecuted portion within the first time, and then the suggestion effect control means executes the stepwise change of the effect mode. When the timing arrives, the change in the effect mode corresponding to the timing is stored as the second unexecuted portion. After the suggestion effect control means or the suggestion effect execution unit finishes executing the first unexecuted portion, the second unexecuted portion stored in the second storage means within a predetermined second time shorter than the first time. Is executed, and after the execution of the second unexecuted portion is completed, the stepwise change of the effect mode according to the pattern is executed to the end. Therefore, since the first unexecuted portion is being executed, the change in the effect mode of the second unexecuted portion that could not be executed even though the timing for changing the original display mode has arrived. Can also be shown to the player. Further, even after the change in the effect mode for the second unexecuted portion is shown to the player, the stepwise change in the remaining effect mode can be shown to the player within the remaining suggested effect period.

(A8) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (A5) to (A7) above.
A gaming machine characterized in that the suggestion effect control means and the suggestion effect execution unit execute the first unexecuted portion stored in the first storage means at a time.

According to the invention described in (A8), the suggestion effect control means and the suggestion effect execution unit execute the first unexecuted portion stored in the first storage means at a time. Therefore, it is possible to finish changing the display mode of the first unexecuted portion before the timing for changing the next display mode arrives. Further, since the processing for the unexecuted portion can be performed only once, it is possible to suppress an increase in the processing load due to the increase in the number of processing for the unexecuted portion.

(A9) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (A5) to (A7) above.
The suggestion effect control means and the suggestion effect execution unit execute the first unexecuted portion stored in the first storage means in a predetermined first pattern, and execute the second unexecuted portion in the second storage means. When the minutes are stored, the gaming machine is characterized in that the second unexecuted minutes stored in the second storage means are executed in a predetermined second pattern shorter than the length of the first pattern. ..

According to the invention described in (A9), the suggestion effect control means and the suggestion effect execution unit execute the first unexecuted portion stored in the first storage means in a predetermined first pattern, and the second When the second unexecuted portion is stored in the storage means, the second unexecuted portion stored in the second storage means is executed in a predetermined second pattern shorter than the length of the first pattern. Therefore, the mode of displaying the first unexecuted portion can be changed step by step. Further, when the second unexecuted portion exists, the display mode of the second unexecuted portion can be changed stepwise. In addition, the time required to complete the execution of the unexecuted portion can be gradually reduced.

The above-mentioned "first unexecuted portion", "first storage means", "first time" and "first pattern" are "nth unexecuted portion", "nth storage means" and "nth time". And "nth pattern", "second unexecuted portion", "second storage means", "second time" and "second pattern" are "n + 1 unexecuted portion" and "n + 1 storage means". Can be replaced with "n + 1 hour" and "n + 1 pattern". As a result, even if an unexecuted portion occurs after the second unexecuted portion, the unexecuted portion can be executed.

(A10) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (A1) to (A9).
Prior suggestion that suggests or teaches that the series of suggestive effects is started, or suggests or teaches the final suggestive content of the series of suggestive effects during the execution of the series of suggestive effects. Directing notification means and
Prior to the detection of the player's movement, or during the execution of the series of suggestion effects, the advance suggestion effect notification means is provided with the advance suggestion effect execution means for executing the advance suggestion effect. A featured game machine.

According to the invention described in (A10) above, an effect related to a series of suggestive effects is executed by utilizing the levels and patterns determined before the detection valid period. That is, the preceding suggestion notification effect means suggests or teaches that a series of suggestion effects is started, or suggests or teaches the final suggestion content of the series of suggestion effects during the execution of the series of suggestion effects. Perform advance suggestion production. The preceding suggestion effect executing means causes the preceding suggestion effect notification means to execute the preceding suggestion effect before the movement of the player is detected or during the execution of a series of suggestion effects. Therefore, it becomes easy for the player to perform an operation for causing the motion detecting means to detect the motion during the detection valid period. In addition, it makes it difficult to get bored with a series of suggestive effects being executed. As a result, it is possible to reduce the player from overlooking this series of suggestion effects and the final suggestion content.

(A11) In the gaming machine according to (A10) above,
The preceding suggestion effect executing means tends to attract the attention of the player according to whether the expectation level is increased, the level is increased, or the length of the pattern is increased. A gaming machine characterized in that the preceding suggestion effect is executed by the preceding suggestion effect notification means.

According to the invention described in (A11) above, the preceding suggestion effect executing means is used by the player according to whether the degree of expectation is increased, the level is increased, or the length of the pattern is increased. The preceding suggestion effect is executed by the preceding suggestion effect means in a manner that makes it easier to attract attention. Therefore, when the expectation that a special gaming state occurs is high, the level of a series of suggestive effects is high, or when the length of the pattern of a series of suggestive effects is long, the expectation is low or the level pattern. Since it is easier to execute a series of suggestive effects that are rich in interest as compared with the case where the value is low, it is possible to reduce the player from missing such a series of suggestive effects.

(A12) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (A1) to (A11).
When the movement of the player is not detected within the detection valid period, the suggestion effect control means has a predetermined suggestion from a predetermined time point from the end of the detection valid period to the end of the suggestion effect period. A gaming machine characterized in that the suggestion effect notification means is made to execute a stepwise change of the effect mode to the end within the effect period.

According to the invention described in (A12) above, when the movement of the player is not detected within the detection valid period, the suggestion effect control means is determined from the end of the detection valid period to the end of the suggestion effect period. From this point in time, the suggestion effect notification means is made to execute the stepwise change of the effect mode to the end within the predetermined suggestion effect period. Therefore, even if the player's movement is not detected within the detection valid period, a series of suggestive effects can be shown to the player to the end.

(A13) In the gaming machine according to (A12) above,
When the movement of the player is not detected within the detection valid period, the suggestion effect execution unit determines the level from a predetermined time point from the end of the detection valid period to the end of the suggestion effect period. The effect mode is given to the suggestion effect notification means within a predetermined suggestion effect period according to either the level determined by the means, the level determined by the level determination means, or the pattern determined by the pattern determination means. A game machine characterized by executing the stepwise change of.

According to the invention described in (A13) above, when the movement of the player is not detected within the detection valid period, the suggestion effect execution unit determines from the end of the detection valid period to the end of the suggestion effect period. From the time of, the suggestion effect notification means is used within a predetermined suggestion effect period according to either the level determined by the level determination means, the level determined by the level determination means, and the pattern determined by the pattern determination means. The stepwise change of the production mode is executed to the end. Therefore, the player's movement was not detected within the detection validity period by utilizing either the level determined before the detection validity period or the level and pattern determined before the detection validity period. In some cases, a series of suggestive effects can be shown to the player to the end.

(A14) In the gaming machine according to (A12) or (A13) above,
A first storage means for storing the change in the effect mode as the first unexecuted portion when the timing for changing the display mode arrives before the predetermined time point is provided.
When the predetermined time point arrives, the suggestion effect control means executes the first unexecuted portion stored in the first storage means, and after completing the execution of the first unexecuted portion, A gaming machine characterized in that a stepwise change of the production mode is executed.

According to the invention described in (A14) above, the first storage means is provided, and the change in the effect mode is stored as the first unexecuted portion when the timing for changing the display mode arrives before a predetermined time point. .. When a predetermined time point arrives, the suggestion effect control means executes the first unexecuted portion stored in the first storage means, and after completing the execution of the first unexecuted portion, the stage of the effect mode. Make a change. Therefore, it is possible to show the player the change in the display mode of the first unexecuted portion for which the timing for changing the original display mode has arrived before the predetermined time point.

Further, the invention described in (A14) can be provided with the same configuration as the invention described in (A6) to (A8). That is, it is possible to show the player the change in the display mode of the second unexecuted portion, the nth unexecuted portion, and the n + 1 unexecuted portion.

(A15) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (A12) to (A14).
In the suggestion effect control means, when the movement of the player is not detected within the detection valid period, and the expected degree is equal to or higher than a predetermined expected degree, or the level is equal to or higher than a predetermined number of steps. In any of the cases, the suggestion effect notification means is made to execute the stepwise change of the effect mode to the end within the predetermined suggestion effect period, but the expected degree is less than the predetermined expected degree, or the above. A gaming machine characterized in that when the level is less than a predetermined number of stages, the stepwise change of the effect mode is not executed.

According to the invention described in (A15) above, the suggestion effect control means is a level when the movement of the player is not detected within the detection valid period and the degree of expectation is equal to or higher than a predetermined degree of expectation. Is more than or equal to a predetermined number of stages, the suggestion effect notification means is made to execute the stepwise change of the effect mode to the end within the predetermined suggestion effect period, but the degree of expectation is less than the predetermined degree of expectation. If there is, or if the level is less than a predetermined number of steps, the stepwise change of the effect mode is not executed. Therefore, the movement of the player was not detected within the detection valid period only for a series of suggestion effects in which the expectation level is equal to or higher than the predetermined expectation level or the level is equal to or higher than the predetermined number of steps. In some cases, it can be shown to the player until the end.

(B1) A main control means for performing a lottery to generate a special gaming state based on the establishment of a start condition and transmitting the result of the lottery as a command.
A display control means that receives the command from the main control means and controls a variable display of identification information that allows the player to visually recognize the establishment / failure of the transition to the special gaming state.
Motion detection means to detect the player's motion related to the game,
In a game machine equipped with
Suggestion effect notification that notifies a series of suggestion effects that suggests the degree of expectation that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the establishment of the transition to the special gaming state as a result of the variation display by a stepwise change of the effect mode. Means and
Based on the command, a level determining means for determining a level corresponding to the number of stages at which the stepwise change of the effect mode finally reaches before the detection valid period, and
A pattern determining means for determining a pattern of gradual changes in the effect mode until reaching the level, at least based on the timing at which the movement of the player is detected by the motion detecting means.
A predetermined suggestion effect period when the movement of the player is detected within a predetermined detection valid period according to the level determined by the level determining means and the pattern determined by the pattern determining means. A gaming machine characterized in that the suggestion effect notification means is provided with a suggestion effect control means for executing a stepwise change of the effect mode to the end.

According to the invention described in (B1) above, the main control means performs a lottery to generate a special gaming state based on the establishment of the start condition, and transmits the result of the lottery as a command. The display control means receives a command from the main control means and controls the variable display of the identification information that causes the player to visually recognize the establishment / non-establishment of the transition to the special gaming state. The motion detecting means detects the player's motion related to the game. The suggestion effect notification means is a series of suggestion effects that suggests the degree of expectation that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the establishment of the transition to the special gaming state as a result of the variation display by a stepwise change of the effect mode. Is notified. Based on the command, the level determining means determines a level corresponding to the number of stages at which the stepwise change of the effect mode finally reaches before the detection valid period. The pattern determining means determines the pattern of the stepwise change of the effect mode until the level is reached, at least based on the timing when the movement of the player is detected by the motion detecting means. The suggestion effect control means is within a predetermined suggestion effect period when the player's movement is detected within a predetermined detection valid period according to the level and pattern determined by the level determination means and the pattern determination means. The suggestion effect notification means is made to execute the stepwise change of the effect mode to the end.

Therefore, the level of the series of suggestive effects is determined before the player's movements are detected, but the pattern of the series of suggestive effects is determined at least based on the timing when the player's movements are detected. The length from the start to the end of the change when the display mode is changed stepwise can be adjusted in consideration of the early and late timing when the player's movement is detected. As a result, regardless of when the player's movement is detected at any timing of the predetermined detection valid period, after the movement is detected, a series of suggestion effects are executed to the end within the predetermined suggestion effect period. can do.
In addition, since the level at which the stepwise change of the effect mode finally reaches is determined before the detection valid period, the level at which the stepwise change of the effect mode finally reaches is utilized for a series of suggestive effects. You can also perform related effects.
In addition, the time from the start to the end of the change when the display mode is changed stepwise can be adjusted in consideration of the difference in the mode of the motion when the player's motion is detected. For example, after the mode of the stepwise change in the series of suggestion effects is determined, the stages in the series of suggestion effects are taken into consideration, such as the difference between the early and late movement timings of the players detected within the predetermined detection valid period. Since the need to fine-tune the mode of the target change is reduced, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the player's willingness to play due to the malfunction of the display control means that may occur due to this kind of fine-tuning or the like. ..
That is, after the mode of the stepwise change in the series of suggestion effects is determined, the stages in the series of suggestion effects are taken into consideration, such as the difference between the early and late movement timings of the players detected within the predetermined detection valid period. When it becomes necessary to fine-tune the mode of the target change too much, the amount of heat generated by, for example, a CPU having a function of performing the fine adjustment may be significantly increased. As a result, the lottery result of the lottery that generates a special game state, which is transmitted from the main control means to the display control means as a command, and the display effect executed with the variable display of the identification information such as the reach effect are obtained. The problem is that malfunctions that do not match may occur in the display control means. On the other hand, in the present invention, after the mode of the stepwise change in the series of suggestion effects is determined, the difference between the early and late movement timing of the player detected within the predetermined detection valid period is taken into consideration. , The above-mentioned malfunction that may occur in the display control means is reduced by suppressing the amount of heat generated by the CPU or the like by the amount that the need for finely adjusting the mode of the stepwise change in the series of suggestion effects is reduced. Can be done. As a result, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the player's willingness to play due to the malfunction of the display control means.

(B2) In the gaming machine according to (B1) above,
The pattern determining means is a gaming machine characterized in that the pattern is determined based on the timing at which the movement of the player is detected and the level determined by the level determining means.

According to the invention described in (B2) above, the pattern determining means determines the pattern based on the timing at which the movement of the player is detected and the level determined by the level determining means. Therefore, the length from the start to the end of the change when the display mode is changed stepwise is adjusted in consideration of the early and late timing at which the player's movement is detected and the magnitude of the determined level. be able to.

(B3) In the gaming machine according to (B1) or (B2) above.
For each level, a pattern storage means for storing a plurality of the patterns that can be executed within the remaining time from the time corresponding to the timing at which the player's movement is detected to the end of the suggestion effect period is provided.
The pattern determining means is characterized in that the pattern is determined from the patterns stored in the pattern storage means based on the timing at which the movement of the player is detected.

According to the invention described in (B3) above, a plurality of pattern storage means can be executed for each level within the remaining time from the time corresponding to the timing at which the player's movement is detected to the end of the suggestion effect period. Memorize the pattern of. The pattern determining means determines a pattern from the patterns stored in the pattern storage means based on the timing at which the movement of the player is detected. Therefore, it is possible to show the player from the start to the end of the change when the display mode is changed stepwise.

(B4) In the gaming machine according to (B3) above,
The pattern determining means is a gaming machine characterized in that the pattern having the longest temporal length within the remaining time is determined from the patterns stored in the pattern storage means.

According to the invention described in (B4) above, the pattern determining means determines the pattern having the longest temporal length within the remaining time from the patterns stored in the pattern storage means. Therefore, it is possible to show the player from the start to the end of the change when the display mode is changed stepwise by using a long remaining time.

(B5) In the gaming machine according to (B3) or (B4) above.
The pattern storage means stores the pattern, which is a pattern when the stepwise change of the effect mode is executed, but has at least a part of a pseudo pattern that does not suggest the degree of expectation.
The pattern determining means is either based on the success or failure of the lottery, based on the level, based on the timing at which the movement of the player is detected, or based on the timing and the level. A gaming machine characterized in that the pattern having at least a part of the pseudo pattern is determined based on a condition.

According to the invention described in (B5) above, the pattern storage means is a pattern for executing a stepwise change of the effect mode, but has at least a part of a pseudo pattern that does not suggest the degree of expectation. Remember. The pattern determination means is pseudo based on one of the following conditions: whether the lottery is successful or not, the level, the timing when the player's movement is detected, or the timing and level. Determine a pattern that has at least a partial pattern. That is, the pattern having the pseudo pattern is longer than the same pattern without the pseudo pattern by the length of the pseudo pattern. Therefore, from the start to the end of the change when the display mode is changed in consideration of the success or failure of the lottery that generates the special game state, the early and late timing of the detection of the motion, and the magnitude of the determined level. Time can be adjusted.

(B6) In the gaming machine according to (B5) above,
The pattern storage means lengths the pseudo pattern as the timing at which the player's movement is detected becomes earlier, or as the timing at which the player's movement is detected becomes earlier and the level becomes lower. A game machine characterized by being set to be long.

According to the invention described in (B6) above, in the pattern storage means, the timing at which the movement of the player is detected becomes earlier, or the timing at which the movement of the player is detected becomes earlier and the level becomes lower. Therefore, the length of the pseudo pattern is set to be long. Therefore, it is possible to finish changing the display mode by using the remaining time for a long time. Further, by having the pseudo pattern portion play the role, it is possible to give the player an unexpectedness different from the series of suggestive effects executed only by the normal pattern.

(B7) In the gaming machine according to (B5) or (B6) above.
The pseudo pattern set in the pattern storage means is obtained after the change of the effect mode is advanced by one or a plurality of steps in a pseudo manner when the step change of the effect mode has progressed to a predetermined number of stages. , A return pattern for returning to the predetermined number of steps again.
By adjusting the amount of return in one or more stages in the return pattern or the number of times the return pattern is inserted, the time from the start to the end of the change when the effect mode is changed stepwise is adjusted. A game machine featuring.

According to the invention described in (B7) above, the pseudo pattern set in the pattern storage means pseudo-changes in the effect mode when the stepwise change in the effect mode progresses to a predetermined number of stages. This is a return pattern in which the process is advanced by one or a plurality of steps and then returned to a predetermined number of steps. By adjusting the amount of return in one or a plurality of steps in the return pattern or the number of times the return pattern is inserted, the time from the start to the end of the change when the effect mode is changed stepwise is adjusted. That is, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness in that the stepwise change of the display mode in progress is returned. Therefore, the adjustment of the time from the start to the end of the change when the display mode is changed stepwise and the fun of the series of suggestive effects are compatible, and the series of suggestive effects can be easily remembered by the player. be able to.

(C1) A main control means for performing a lottery to generate a special gaming state based on the establishment of a start condition and transmitting the result of the lottery as a command.
A display control means that receives the command from the main control means and controls a variable display of identification information that allows the player to visually recognize the establishment / failure of the transition to the special gaming state.
Motion detection means to detect the player's motion related to the game,
In a game machine equipped with
Suggestion effect notification that notifies a series of suggestion effects that suggests the degree of expectation that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the establishment of the transition to the special gaming state as a result of the variation display by a stepwise change of the effect mode. Means and
A level determining means for determining a level corresponding to the number of stages at which the stepwise change of the effect mode finally reaches, based on the mode of the player's motion detected by the motion detecting means.
A pattern determining means for determining a pattern of gradual changes in the effect mode until reaching the level, based on the mode of the player's motion detected by the motion detecting means.
A predetermined suggestion effect period when the movement of the player is detected within a predetermined detection valid period according to the level determined by the level determining means and the pattern determined by the pattern determining means. A gaming machine characterized in that the suggestion effect notification means is provided with a suggestion effect control means for executing a stepwise change of the effect mode to the end.

According to the invention described in (C1) above, the main control means performs a lottery to generate a special gaming state based on the establishment of the start condition, and transmits the result of the lottery as a command. The display control means receives a command from the main control means and controls the variable display of the identification information that causes the player to visually recognize the establishment / non-establishment of the transition to the special gaming state. The motion detecting means detects the player's motion related to the game. The suggestion effect notification means is a series of suggestion effects that suggests the degree of expectation that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the establishment of the transition to the special gaming state as a result of the variation display by a stepwise change of the effect mode. Is notified. The level determining means determines a level corresponding to the number of stages at which the stepwise change of the effect mode finally reaches, based on the mode of the player's motion detected by the motion detecting means. The pattern determining means determines the pattern of the stepwise change of the effect mode until the level is reached, based on the mode of the player's motion detected by the motion detecting means. The suggestion effect control means determines a predetermined suggestion effect when the player's movement is detected within a predetermined detection valid period according to the level determined by the level determining means and the pattern determined by the pattern determining means. Within the period, the suggestion effect notification means is made to execute the stepwise change of the effect mode to the end.

Therefore, based on the detected mode of the player's movement, the level corresponding to the number of stages at which the stepwise change of the effect mode finally reaches, and the pattern of the stepwise change of the effect mode until the level is reached. Is determined, the number of steps when the display mode is changed stepwise and the time from the start to the end of the change are determined in consideration of the difference in the mode of the movement when the movement of the player is detected. Can be adjusted. As a result, regardless of when the player's movement is detected at any timing of the predetermined detection valid period, after the movement is detected, a series of suggestion effects are executed to the end within the predetermined suggestion effect period. can do.
In addition, it is also possible to execute an effect related to a series of suggestive effects by making the best use of the mode of the player's motion detected within the detection valid period.
In addition, it is possible to adjust the number of steps when the display mode is changed stepwise and the time from the start to the end of the change in consideration of the difference in the mode of the movement when the movement of the player is detected. Therefore, for example, after the mode of the stepwise change in the series of suggestion effects is determined, a series of suggestions are made in consideration of the difference between the early and late movement timings of the player detected within the predetermined detection valid period. Since the need to fine-tune the mode of the stepwise change in the production is reduced, the reduction of the player's willingness to play due to the malfunction of the display control means that may occur due to this kind of fine-tuning is suppressed. You can also do it.
That is, after the mode of the stepwise change in the series of suggestion effects is determined, the stages in the series of suggestion effects are taken into consideration, such as the difference between the early and late movement timings of the players detected within the predetermined detection valid period. When it becomes necessary to fine-tune the mode of the target change too much, the amount of heat generated by, for example, a CPU having a function of performing the fine adjustment may be significantly increased. As a result, the lottery result of the lottery that generates a special game state, which is transmitted from the main control means to the display control means as a command, and the display effect executed with the variable display of the identification information such as the reach effect are obtained. The problem is that malfunctions that do not match may occur in the display control means. On the other hand, in the present invention, after the mode of the stepwise change in the series of suggestion effects is determined, the difference between the early and late movement timing of the player detected within the predetermined detection valid period is taken into consideration. , The above-mentioned malfunction that may occur in the display control means is reduced by suppressing the amount of heat generated by the CPU or the like by the amount that the need for finely adjusting the mode of the stepwise change in the series of suggestion effects is reduced. Can be done. As a result, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the player's willingness to play due to the malfunction of the display control means.

(C2) In the gaming machine according to (C1) above,
The level determining means determines the level based on the timing at which the movement of the player is detected.
The pattern determining means is a gaming machine characterized in that the pattern is determined based on the timing at which the movement of the player is detected.

According to the invention described in (C2) above, the level determining means determines the level based on the timing at which the movement of the player is detected. The pattern determining means determines the pattern based on the timing at which the player's movement is detected. Therefore, in consideration of the early and late timing when the player's movement is detected and the timing when the player's movement is detected, the number of stages and the time from the start to the end of the change when the effect mode is changed stepwise. Can be adjusted.

(C3) In the gaming machine according to (C2) above,
A level storage means for storing a plurality of the levels for each remaining time from the time corresponding to the timing at which the player's movement is detected to the end of the suggestion effect period is provided.
A pattern storage means for storing a plurality of the patterns for each remaining time from a time corresponding to the timing when the player's movement is detected to the end of the suggestion effect period is provided.
The level storage means is configured so that it becomes easier to determine a higher level from the above levels as the timing becomes earlier.
The pattern storage means is configured so that as the timing becomes earlier, it becomes easier to determine a pattern in which the time from the start to the end of the change when executing the stepwise change of the effect mode is longer from the patterns. A game machine characterized by that.

According to the invention described in (C3) above, the level storage means stores a plurality of levels for each remaining time from the time corresponding to the timing when the player's movement is detected to the end of the suggestion effect period. The pattern storage means stores a plurality of patterns for each remaining time from the time corresponding to the timing when the player's movement is detected to the end of the suggestion effect period. The level storage means is configured so that it becomes easier to determine a higher level from among the levels as the timing becomes earlier. The pattern storage means is configured so that it becomes easier to determine a pattern in which the time from the start to the end of the change is long when the stepwise change of the effect mode is executed from the patterns as the timing becomes earlier. Therefore, the time length of the series of suggestive effects can be suitably adjusted according to the length of the remaining time.

(C4) In the gaming machine according to (C3) above,
The level storage means and the pattern storage means are common tables in which a plurality of types of the level and the pattern are associated with each other for each remaining time.
The level determining means and the pattern determining means determine the level and the pattern based on the timing at which the movement of the player is detected from the common table according to the remaining time. Game machine.

According to the invention described in (C4) above, the level storage means and the pattern storage means are common tables in which a plurality of types of levels and patterns are associated with each remaining time. The level determining means and the pattern determining means determine the level and the pattern based on the timing when the player's movement is detected from the common table according to the remaining time. Therefore, the number of stored tables can be reduced as compared with the case where the table for level determination and the table for pattern determination are provided separately.

(D1) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (A1) to (A15), (B1) to (B7), and (C1) to (C4).
The display control means is a gaming machine including the level determination means, the pattern determination means, and the suggestion effect control means.

According to the invention described in (D1) above, the display control means includes a level determining means, a pattern determining means, and a suggestion effect controlling means. Therefore, the functions of determining the level and pattern of the series of suggestion effects and executing the series of suggestion effects can be realized by one display control means.

Further, when the level and pattern in a series of suggestion effects are executed based on various commands transmitted from the main control means to the display control means, the number of stored levels and patterns of the display control means necessary for determining the level and pattern. Can be reduced. Further, the control load (calculation load) imposed on the display control means can be reduced. As a result, the amount of heat generated by the display control means can be suppressed, and malfunction of the display control means can be prevented.

(D2) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (A1) to (A15), (B1) to (B7), and (C1) to (C4).
A sub-control means for receiving the command from the main control means and performing various controls is provided.
The sub-control means is a gaming machine including the level determining means, the pattern determining means, and the suggestion effect controlling means.

According to the invention described in (D2) above, the present invention includes sub-control means that receives commands from the main control means and performs various controls. The sub-control means includes a level determining means, a pattern determining means, and a suggestion effect controlling means. Therefore, the functions of determining the level and pattern of the series of suggestion effects and executing the series of suggestion effects can be realized by one sub-control means.

Further, by distributing the number of stored levels and patterns and the control load imposed on the display control means to the sub control means, it is possible to suppress the amount of heat generated by the display control means and prevent the display control means from malfunctioning.

(D3) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (A1) to (A15), (B1) to (B7), and (C1) to (C4).
The suggestion effect notification means is a lighting device having a lighting area that can be lit.
The effect mode is a lighting mode of the lighting area.
The suggestion effect control means gradually changes the lighting mode of the lighting area.
A gaming machine characterized in that the stepwise change of the effect mode is to stepwise change the lighting mode of the lighting area.

According to the invention described in (D3) above, the suggestion effect notification means is a lighting device having a lighting region capable of lighting. The effect mode is a lighting mode of the lighting area. The suggestion effect control means gradually changes the lighting mode of the lighting area. The stepwise change of the effect mode is to stepwise change the lighting mode of the lighting area. Therefore, as the lighting mode of the lighting area provided in the lighting device changes stepwise, the expectation that the special gaming state occurs in the variable display of the identification information is gradually increased. Can be done. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the series of suggestive effects until the end.

(D4) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (A1) to (A15), (B1) to (B7), and (C1) to (C4).
The suggestion effect notification means is an image display device capable of displaying a suggestion image.
The effect mode is a display mode of the suggestion image.
The suggestion effect control means gradually changes the effect mode of the suggestion image.
A gaming machine characterized in that the stepwise change of the effect mode is to stepwise change the display mode of the suggestion image.

According to the invention described in (D4) above, the suggestion effect notification means is an image display device capable of displaying a suggestion image. The effect mode is a display mode of the suggestion image. The suggestion effect control means gradually changes the effect mode of the suggestion image. The stepwise change of the effect mode is to stepwise change the display mode of the suggestion image. Therefore, as the display mode of the suggestion image displayed on the image display device changes stepwise, the special gaming state gradually increases the degree of expectation generated in the variable display of the identification information. be able to. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the series of suggestive effects until the end.

(D5) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (A1) to (A15), (B1) to (B7), and (C1) to (C4).
The suggestion effect notification means is a sound output device capable of producing a suggestion sound.
The effect mode is an output mode of the suggestion sound.
The suggestion effect control means gradually changes the output mode of the suggestion sound.
A gaming machine characterized in that the stepwise change of the effect mode is to stepwise change the output mode of the suggestion sound.

According to the invention described in (D5) above, the suggestion effect notification means is a sound output device capable of producing a suggestion sound. The production mode is a suggestion sound output mode. The suggestion effect control means gradually changes the output mode of the suggestion sound. The stepwise change of the production mode is to stepwise change the output mode of the suggestion sound. Therefore, as the output mode of the suggestion sound output from the sound output device changes stepwise, the expectation that the special gaming state occurs in the variable display of the identification information is gradually increased. be able to. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the series of suggestive effects until the end.

(D6) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (A1) to (A15), (B1) to (B7), and (C1) to (C4).
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

According to the gaming machine described in (D6) above, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine capable of improving the interest in the game. The basic configuration of the pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle, and a ball as a game medium is launched into a predetermined game area according to the operation of the operation handle, and the ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a prerequisite for winning a prize (or passing through the operating gate) in the operating port, the identification information (design, etc.) dynamically displayed on the display device may be fixedly stopped after a predetermined time. Further, when a special gaming state occurs, the variable winning means (specific winning opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area is opened in a predetermined manner to enable the ball to be won, and the value corresponding to the number of winnings is obtained. Some of them are given value (including not only prize balls but also data written on a magnetic card).

(D7) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (A1) to (A15), (B1) to (B7), and (C1) to (C4).
The gaming machine is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a slot machine.

According to the gaming machine described in (D7), it is possible to provide a slot machine capable of improving the interest in the game. In addition, as a basic configuration of the slot machine, "a variable display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming the identification information is provided for operating a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). Due to this, the dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the stop is stopped. A gaming machine provided with a special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player, provided that the definite identification information at the time is the specific identification information. In this case, coins, medals, and the like are typical examples of the gaming medium.

(D8) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (A1) to (A15), (B1) to (B7), and (C1) to (C4).
The gaming machine is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a fusion of a pachinko machine and a slot machine.

According to the gaming machine described in (D8) above, it is possible to provide a machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, which can improve the interest in the game. In addition, as a basic configuration of this fusion, "an identification information variation display means for dynamically displaying an identification information string composed of a plurality of identification information and then confirming and displaying the identification information is provided, and a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). ), The dynamic display of the identification information is started, and the dynamic display of the identification information is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time has elapsed. A special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player is provided on the condition that the definite identification information at the time of stopping is the specific identification information, and the ball is used as a gaming medium. A gaming machine configured to require a predetermined number of balls to start the dynamic display of the identification information and to pay out a large number of balls when a special gaming state occurs. "

(E1)
A main control means that performs a lottery to generate a special game state based on the establishment of the start condition and transmits the result of the lottery as a command.
A display control means that receives the command from the main control means and controls a variable display of identification information that allows the player to visually recognize the establishment / failure of the transition to the special gaming state.
In a game machine equipped with
A suggestion effect notification means for notifying a specific suggestion effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the establishment of the transition to the special gaming state as a result of the variation display by a specific effect mode.
When the type information including the command received from the main control means, which indicates that the specific suggestion effect is executed in the variation display and that the special gaming state is won, is received, and the main When the transition information indicating the transition to the special gaming state included in the command received from the control means is received, the reception of the type information is counted as the number of occurrences of the special gaming state with the specific suggestion effect. A game machine characterized by having means and.

According to the invention described in (E1) above, the main control means performs a lottery to generate a special gaming state based on the establishment of the starting condition, and transmits the result of the lottery as a command. The display control means receives a command from the main control means and controls the variable display of the identification information that causes the player to visually recognize the establishment / non-establishment of the transition to the special gaming state. The suggestion effect notification means notifies a specific suggestion effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the establishment of the transition to the special gaming state as a result of the variation display by a specific effect mode. When the occurrence count counting means receives the type information included in the command received from the main control means, which indicates that the specific suggestion effect is executed in the variation display and that the special gaming state is won. And, when the transition information indicating the transition to the special gaming state included in the command received from the main control means is received, the number of occurrences of the special gaming state with the specific suggestion effect of receiving the type information. Count as. Therefore, it is possible to accurately count the number of occurrences of a special gaming state with a specific suggestion effect, which is not easily affected by noise or the like.

That is, it is determined that due to the influence of noise or the like generated inside the game machine, the type information indicating that the specific suggestion effect is executed in the variation display and the special game state is won is mistakenly received from the command received from the main control means. May be done. However, in such a case, the transition information indicating the transition from the main control means to the special gaming state does not come after the fluctuation display is confirmed. Therefore, even if it is determined that the above-mentioned type information has been received, it is not immediately counted as the number of occurrences of the special gaming state with the specific suggestion effect, but depending on whether or not the above-mentioned transition information has been received. The receipt of the above-mentioned type information is counted as the number of occurrences of the special gaming state with the specific suggestion effect. As a result, it is possible to accurately count the number of occurrences of a special gaming state with a specific suggestion effect that is not easily affected by noise or the like. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's motivation to play a game based on the number of occurrences of this type by suppressing a decrease in reliability with respect to the number of occurrences of the special gaming state with a specific suggestion effect.

(E2) In the gaming machine according to (E1) above,
The gaming machine characterized in that the occurrence number counting means does not count the receipt of the type information as the occurrence number if the transition information is not received even when the type information is received.

According to the invention described in (E2) above, the occurrence count counting means does not count the receipt of the type information as the number of occurrences when the transition information is not received even when the type information is received. That is, in such a case, since there is a possibility that the special gaming state with the specific suggestion effect has not actually occurred, the reception of the above-mentioned type information is not counted as the above-mentioned number of occurrences. Therefore, by not including the case where it is uncertain whether or not the special gaming state with the specific suggestion effect actually occurs in the count, the reliability of the number of occurrences of the special game state with the specific suggestion effect counted decreases. It can be suppressed.

(E3) In the gaming machine according to (E2) above,
When a command including the type information is received from the main control means, a counting storage unit for storing received information indicating the receipt of the type information is provided.
When the transition information is received after the variation display is confirmed, the occurrence number counting means determines that the received information is included in the occurrence number, and the received reception is stored in the counting storage unit. A game machine characterized by deleting the information of.

According to the invention described in the above (E3), when the counting storage unit receives the command including the above-mentioned type information from the main control means, it stores the received information indicating the receipt of the above-mentioned type information. .. When the above-mentioned transition information is received after the fluctuation display is confirmed, the occurrence count counting means determines that the received information is included in the occurrence count, and deletes the received information stored in the counting storage unit. .. Therefore, it becomes possible to accurately count the number of occurrences of the special gaming state with the specific suggestion effect.

That is, since the time when the command including the above-mentioned type information is received from the main control means is not easily affected by noise or the like generated inside the game machine, the above-mentioned received information is accurately stored in the counting storage unit. Easy to do. In addition, receiving the above-mentioned transition information after the variation display is confirmed has a high possibility that the transition to the special gaming state is correctly recognized by the main control means. Therefore, when the above-mentioned received information stored at the time of receiving the command including the above-mentioned type information from the main control means and the above-mentioned transition information received after the variation display is confirmed are prepared, the received information is obtained. Is included in the number of occurrences described above, so that the number of occurrences of the special gaming state with a specific suggestion effect can be accurately counted.
Further, since the received information stored in the counting storage unit is deleted after the number of occurrences is counted, the possibility of double counting is also reduced.

(E4) In the gaming machine according to (E3) above,
When a command including the type information is received from the main control means, a counting storage unit for storing received information indicating the receipt of the type information by the type information determining means is provided.
When the transition information is not received after the variation display is confirmed, the occurrence number counting means determines that the received information is not included in the occurrence number, and is stored in the counting storage unit. A gaming machine characterized by deleting received information.

According to the invention described in (E4) above, when the counting storage unit receives a command including the above-mentioned type information from the main control means, the counting storage unit receives the above-mentioned type information by the type information determining means. Memorize the information that exists. If the above-mentioned transition information is not received after the fluctuation display is confirmed, the occurrence count counting means determines that the received information is not included in the occurrence count, and stores the received information stored in the counting storage unit. delete. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in reliability of the number of occurrences of the special gaming state with the counted specific suggestion effect.

That is, since the time when the command including the above-mentioned type information is received from the main control means is not easily affected by noise or the like generated inside the game machine, the above-mentioned received information is accurately stored in the counting storage unit. Easy to do. However, even though the command including the above-mentioned type information has not been received from the main control means at the time when the fluctuation display is started, the above-mentioned received information is erroneously stored in the counting storage unit due to the influence of noise or the like thereafter. It may be memorized in. Therefore, if the transition information is not received after the fluctuation display is confirmed, the counted specific suggestion effect is obtained by determining that the received information stored in the counting storage unit is not included in the above-mentioned number of occurrences. It is possible to suppress a decrease in reliability of the number of occurrences of the special gaming state. Further, by deleting the received information stored in the counting storage unit, it is possible to reduce the risk of including the above-mentioned received information that may have been erroneously stored in the above-mentioned occurrence count. it can.

(E5) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (E1) to (E4) above.
Type information for determining whether or not the type information including the command received from the main control means has been received indicating that the specific suggestion effect is executed in the variation display and that the special gaming state is won. Judgment means and
A transition information determining means for determining whether or not the transition information indicating the transition to the special gaming state, which is included in the command received from the main control means, has been received is provided.
The occurrence count counting means receives the type information when it is determined that the type information determining means has received the type information and when it is determined that the transition information has been received by the transition information determining means. Is a gaming machine characterized by counting as the number of occurrences of a special gaming state with a specific suggestion effect.

According to the invention described in (E5) above, the type information determining means indicates that the specific suggestion effect is executed in the variable display included in the command received from the main control means, and wins the special gaming state. Judge whether or not the type information indicating is received. The transition information determining means determines whether or not the transition information indicating the transition to the special gaming state, which is included in the command received from the main control means, has been received. The occurrence count counting means has a specific suggestion effect of receiving the type information when it is determined that the type information has been received by the type information determination means and when it is determined that the migration information has been received by the migration information determination means. It is counted as the number of occurrences of the special game state. Therefore, the inventions described above can be preferably realized.

(E6) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (E1) to (E5) above.
A history information storage unit that stores the receipt of the type information determined to be included in the number of occurrences as history information, and
A display means capable of displaying the history information stored in the history information storage unit, and
It is characterized by including a history display executing means for displaying the occurrence history of the special gaming state with the specific suggestion effect including the number of occurrences on the display means when a predetermined motion of the player is detected. A game machine to play.

According to the invention described in (E6), the history information storage unit stores the receipt of the above-mentioned type information determined to be included in the above-mentioned number of occurrences as history information. The display means is configured to be able to display the history information stored in the history information storage unit. When a predetermined action of the player is detected, the history display execution means causes the display means to display the occurrence history of the special gaming state with the specific suggestion effect including the above-mentioned occurrence number. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a history of occurrence of a special gaming state with an accurate specific suggestion effect.

(E7) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (E1) to (E6).
The display control means is a gaming machine including the type information determination means, the transition information determination means, the occurrence number counting means, and the history display execution means.

According to the invention described in (E7), the display control means includes a type information determination means, a transition information determination means, an occurrence number counting means, and a history display execution means. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned type information has been received, whether or not the above-mentioned transition information has been received, the count of the number of occurrences of the special gaming state with the specific suggestion effect, and the history display including the number of occurrences. The function of executing the above can be realized by one display control means.

(E8) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (E1) to (E7).
A sub-control means for receiving the command from the main control means and performing various controls is provided.
The sub-control means is a gaming machine including the type information determining means, the transition information determining means, the occurrence number counting means, and the history display executing means.

According to the invention described in (E8) above, the present invention includes sub-control means that receives commands from the main control means and performs various controls. The sub-control means includes a type information determination means, a transition information determination means, an occurrence count counting means, and a history display execution means. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the above-mentioned type information has been received, whether or not the above-mentioned transition information has been received, the count of the number of occurrences of the special gaming state with the specific suggestion effect, and the history display including the number of occurrences. The function with the execution of can be realized by one sub-control means.

Further, by distributing the control load imposed on the display control means to the sub control means, it is possible to suppress the amount of heat generated by the display control means and prevent the display control means from malfunctioning.

(E9) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (E1) to (E8).
The gaming machine is a pachinko machine.

According to the gaming machine described in (E9) above, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine capable of improving the interest in the game.

(E10) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (E1) to (E8) above.
The gaming machine is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a slot machine.

According to the gaming machine described in (E10), it is possible to provide a slot machine capable of improving the interest in the game.

(E11) In the gaming machine according to at least one of (E1) to (E8).
The gaming machine is a gaming machine characterized in that it is a fusion of a pachinko machine and a slot machine.

According to the gaming machine described in (E11), it is possible to provide a machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, which can improve the interest in the game.

It should be noted that with respect to the various inventions disclosed in the present specification, various combinations are possible for all the constituent elements, and the invention can be independently established without other constituent requirements.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14 are opened with respect to the outer frame 11. However, FIG. 2 shows a state in which the lower plate unit 13 is removed from the inner frame 12 for convenience.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 forming the outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and an inner frame 12 supported on one side of the outer frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. ing. Hereinafter, the configurations of the outer frame 11 and the inner frame 12 will be described in detail individually.

The outer frame 11 is formed of a wooden plate material in a rectangular shape as a whole, and each plate material is assembled by a detachable fastener such as a machine screw. In the present embodiment, the outer dimension of the outer frame 11 in the vertical direction is 809 mm (inner dimension 771 mm), and the outer dimension in the left-right direction is 518 mm (inner dimension 480 mm). The outer frame 11 may be made of a light metal such as resin or aluminum.

The opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is set so as to extend vertically on the opposite side (left side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1) where the handle (game ball launch handle 18 described later) is installed when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10. The inner frame 12 can be sufficiently opened to the front side with the opening / closing axis as the axis. For example, assuming that the opening / closing axis of the inner frame 12 is in the vertical direction on the side where the handle is installed (on the right side of the pachinko machine 10 in FIG. 1), the head of the game ball launch handle 18 or the like is adjacent when the inner frame 12 is opened. It interferes with the pachinko machine and the card unit (ball lending unit), and the inner frame 12 cannot be fully opened. The inner frame 12 is made of a synthetic resin, specifically, an ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) resin. By doing so, it can be highly viscous and strong against impact, and can be manufactured at low cost.

The configuration of the inner frame 12 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of the lower side of the front frame set 14. FIG. 4 is a front view showing a state in which the front frame set 14 is removed from the pachinko machine 10 (however, in FIGS. 3 and 4, the configuration in the game area on the game board 30 is shown blank). ..

The inner frame 12 can be roughly divided into a lower plate unit 13 attached to the lowermost portion thereof and an opening / closing axis on the left side of the inner frame 12 in the vertical direction within a range above the lower plate unit 13. A front frame set 14 that is freely attached, a resin base 20 that will be described later, and a game board 30 that is attached to the rear side of the resin base 20 are provided. Each of these configurations will be described in detail below.

The lower plate unit 13 is fixed to the inner frame 12 by fasteners such as screws. On the front side of the lower plate unit 13, a lower plate 15, a ball pulling lever 17, a game ball launch handle 18, an ashtray 22, and a sound output port 24 are provided. The lower plate 15 as a ball receiving plate is provided in a substantially central portion of the lower plate unit 13, and the game balls discharged from the discharge port 16 can be stored in the lower plate 15. The ball pulling lever 17 is for pulling out the game ball in the lower plate 15. By moving the ball pulling lever 17 to the left side in FIG. 1, a predetermined portion on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15 is opened, and the lower side is opened. The game ball stored in the plate 15 can be pulled out downward through the opening portion on the bottom surface of the lower plate 15. The game ball launch handle 18 is arranged so as to project to the front side on the right side of the lower plate 15. In response to the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, the game ball is driven into the game board 30 described later by the game ball launcher 38. The game ball launcher 38 includes a game ball launch handle 18, a set handle 228 described later, a launch motor 229 (see FIG. 7), and the like. The sound output port 24 is an output port for outputting sound from a speaker (audio output unit 409) provided in or on the back of the lower plate unit 13. The ashtray 22 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 15. The right side of the ashtray 22 is cantilevered and supported by the lower plate 15 so that the ashtray 22 rotates (for example, forwards toward the front side) about the axis in the left-right direction (horizontal direction).

Most of the lower plate unit 13 is made of ABS resin like the inner frame 12. By doing so, it can be highly viscous and strong against impact, and can be manufactured at low cost. In particular, the surface layer forming the lower plate 15 and the front panel portion at the back of the lower plate are molded with flame-retardant ABS resin. Therefore, this part is hard to burn.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the front frame set 14 is attached to the inner frame 12 so as to be openable and closable, and like the inner frame 12, an opening / closing axis extending vertically to the left side when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 is provided. It can be opened to the front side with the axis as the axis. Moreover, the front frame set 14 is attached so as to fit into the outer wall (rib) 12b (see FIG. 4) of the inner frame 12. That is, since at least a part of the side surface of the front frame set 14 is attached so as to be fitted into the outer wall (rib) 12b of the inner frame 12, foreign matter (foreign matter () from the gap between the inner frame 12 and the front frame set 14 It is possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as inserting needle-shaped or thin plate-shaped objects. Further, since the front frame set 14 is made of synthetic resin, specifically ABS resin, like the inner frame 12, it has high viscosity and can be made strong against impact, and can be manufactured at low cost.

On the other hand, an upper plate 19 as a receiving plate for the game ball is integrally provided at the lower portion of the front frame set 14 (position above the lower plate 15 described above). As shown in FIG. 4, an operation button 440 pressed by the player in connection with the game is provided on the front side of the upper plate 19. The operation button 440 corresponds to the motion detecting means of the present invention. Here, the upper plate 19 is a ball tray for temporarily storing the game balls and guiding them toward the game ball launching device 38 while arranging them in a row. In the conventional pachinko machine, a front decorative frame that can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame is provided below the front frame set, and an upper plate is provided on the front decorative frame. However, in the present embodiment, the front decorative frame is provided. Omitted, the upper plate 19 is provided directly to the front frame set 14. Like the lower plate 15, the upper plate 19 also has a structure in which the surface layer is molded of flame-retardant ABS resin.

Here, the front frame set 14 is provided so as to extend below the pachinko machine 10 so as not to interfere with at least the game ball launch handle 18, and when a specific numerical value is shown, it is provided from the lower end of the pachinko machine 10. The dimension to the lower end of the front frame set 14 (H1 in FIG. 1) is, for example, about 201 mm in the existing model, whereas it is about 30 mm smaller in the pachinko machine 10 and is about 172 mm. Along with this, the dimension from the lower end of the pachinko machine 10 to the upper plate 19 (H2 in FIG. 1) is also reduced, which is, for example, about 298 mm in the existing one model, but 261 mm in the pachinko machine 10. It has become. In such a configuration, since the position of the upper plate 19 is lowered, the distance between the nozzle portion of the ball lending device and the upper plate 19 becomes large, and there is a concern that the game ball to be rented may spill out. A part of the peripheral wall of the upper plate 19 was raised at the portion receiving the game ball from the nozzle portion (the portion on the left side when facing the nozzle portion) (high wall portion 19a in FIG. 1). As a result, even if the position of the upper plate 19 is lowered, inconveniences such as spillage of the rental game ball can be eliminated. The height dimension of the high wall portion 19a may be 25 mm in this embodiment as long as it matches the lowered dimension of the upper plate 19.

As shown in FIG. 4, the inner frame 12 is mainly composed of a resin base 20 having a rectangular outer shape, and a substantially circular window hole 21 is formed in the central portion of the resin base 20. A game board 30 is detachably attached to the rear side of the resin base 20. The game board 30 is made of quadrangular plywood, and is attached in a state where the peripheral edge thereof is in contact with the back side of the resin base 20 (inner frame 12). Therefore, the substantially central portion of the front surface portion of the game board 30 is exposed to the front surface side of the inner frame 12 through the window hole 21 of the resin base 20. The length of the game board 30 in the vertical direction is 476 mm, and the length in the horizontal direction is 452 mm (the same size as the conventional one).

Next, the configuration of the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a front view showing the configuration of the game board 30. The game board 30 includes a general winning opening 31, a variable winning device 32, a first starting port 33 (for example, an operating chucker), a second starting port 34 (for example, a through gate), a variable display device unit 35, and the like. These general winning openings 31, variable winning devices 32, first starting ports 33 (for example, operating chuckers), second starting openings 34 (for example, through gates), variable display device units 35, etc. are routers in the game board 30. It is arranged in each through hole formed by processing, and is attached from the front side of the game board 30 by a wood screw or the like. A game ball enters the above-mentioned general winning opening 31, variable winning device 32, and first starting opening 33, and the detection switch (winning opening switch 221, count switch 223, operating port switch 224, etc.) described later. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 19 (or the lower plate 15) based on the output of the detection switch. In addition, the game board 30 is provided with an out port 36 so that game balls that have not entered various winning devices or the like are guided through the out port 36 toward a ball discharge path (not shown). It has become. A large number of nails are planted on the game board 30 in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill 37 are arranged.

The variable display device unit 35 has a first symbol display device 42 and a second start port 34 that variablely display the first symbol (for example, a special symbol) as identification information, triggered by winning a prize in the first start port 33. It is provided with a second symbol display device 41 that variablely displays the second symbol (for example, a normal symbol) with the passage of the second symbol as a trigger.

The second symbol display device 41 has a display unit 43 for the second symbol and a holding lamp 44, and each time the game ball passes through the second starting port 34, for example, a display symbol (ordinary symbol) by the display unit 43. Is changed, and when the fluctuation display is stopped at a predetermined symbol, the pair of blades 33a and 33b arranged in the first starting port 33 are configured to be in an operating state (open) for a predetermined time. .. The number of times the game ball has passed through the second starting port 34 is held up to four times, and the number of times held is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 44. The display unit 43 may be configured to be variablely displayed by switching the lighting of a plurality of lamps, or may be variablely displayed by a part of the first symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device). .. Similarly, the hold lamp 44 may be configured to be variablely displayed by a part of the first symbol display device 42.

The first symbol display device 42 is configured as a liquid crystal display device, and the display content is controlled by the display control device 45 described later. On the first symbol display device 42, for example, three symbol sequences of left, middle, and right are displayed. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols, and these symbols are variably displayed on the first symbol display device 42 so as to be scrolled for each symbol row. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 42 (liquid crystal display device) includes a large liquid crystal display having an 8-inch size. A center frame 47 is arranged in the variable display device unit 35 so as to surround the first symbol display device 42. The display control device 45 described above corresponds to the display control means in the present invention.

A suggestion effect display unit 400 is provided in the center of the upper part of the center frame 47. The suggestion effect display unit 400 is a lighting device (accessory) that is controlled by a display control device 45 described later and is configured to perform an effect according to the content of the game. Further, the suggestion effect display unit 400 indicates the degree of expectation that the first symbol is stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the establishment of the transition to the jackpot state as a result of the variable display, at the stage of the display mode (specifically, the lighting mode). Display a series of suggestive effects suggested by the change. The suggestion effect display unit 400 corresponds to the suggestion effect notification means and the lighting device of the present invention, and the display mode and the lighting mode correspond to the effect mode of the present invention.

The variable winning device 32 is normally in a closed state in which the game ball cannot or is difficult to win, and is repeatedly operated in an open state in which the game ball is likely to win in the event of a big hit and a normal closed state. ing. More specifically, when the game ball wins the first starting port 33, the symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the first symbol display device 42, and the confirmed symbol after the stop is a combination of a specific symbol set in advance. A special gaming state occurs as a necessary condition. Then, the big winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is in a predetermined open state, and the game ball is easily won a prize (big hit state). Specifically, the large winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times, with the passage of a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winnings as one round. The number of times the game ball has passed through the first starting port 33 is held up to four times, and the number of times held is lit and displayed by the hold lamp 46. The hold lamp 46 may be configured to be variablely displayed by a part of the first symbol display device 42.

Further, a rail unit 50 for guiding the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 38 to the upper part of the game board 30 is attached to the game board 30, and is launched by rotating the game ball launch handle 18. The game ball is guided to a predetermined game area through the rail unit 50. The rail unit 50 is made of a ring-shaped resin molded product (for example, one molded by adding fluororesin), and has an inner rail 51 and an outer rail 52 integrally formed with inner and outer doubles. .. Since the rail unit 50 is molded by adding fluororesin, the frictional resistance of the game ball with respect to the back surface 50a shown in FIG. 4 can be reduced. The inner rail 51 is formed in a substantially annular shape except for about 1/4 of the upper rail, and the outer rail 52 is formed so that a part (mainly the left side portion) faces the inner rail 51. In such a case, the guide rail is formed by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, and the ball guide passage is formed by the portion (the portion on the left side when facing) in which the respective rails 51 and 52 are parallel to each other at a predetermined interval. The ball guide passage is formed in a groove shape having a contact surface with the game board 30, that is, a groove shape in which the front side is open.

A return ball prevention member 53 is attached to the tip end portion (upper left portion in FIG. 5) of the inner rail 51. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the game ball once guided from the ball guide passage between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 to the upper part of the game board 30 returns to the ball guide passage again. There is. Further, the return rubber 54 is attached to the outer rail 52 at a position corresponding to the maximum flight portion of the game ball (upper right portion in FIG. 5: a portion corresponding to the tip end portion of the outer rail 52). Therefore, the game ball launched with a force equal to or higher than a predetermined value hits the return rubber 54 and is bounced off. On the inner surface of the outer rail 52, a sliding plate 55 as a long stainless steel metal band is provided in order to make the flight of the game ball smoother, that is, to reduce the frictional resistance of the game ball. It is attached.

Further, an arc-shaped flange 56 projecting outward is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the rail unit 50. The flange 56 constitutes a mounting surface for the game board 30. When the rail unit 50 is attached to the game board 30, the flange 56 is brought into contact with the game board 30, and in that state, screws or the like are inserted into a plurality of through holes formed in the flange 56 to form the game board. The rail unit 50 is fastened to the 30. In this embodiment, in order to firmly fasten at least the left side of the rail unit 50 to the game board 30, the left side of the rail unit 50 is fastened to the game board 30 with more screws than the right side of the rail unit 50. The adhesion of the left side to the game board 30 can be improved, and the ball flying of the game ball can be improved. This is because if the left side of the rail unit 50 is wobbling with respect to the game board 30, the momentum of the game ball emitted from the rail unit 50 is absorbed by the wobbling.

Further, in the present embodiment, the upper, lower, left and right ends of the rail unit 50 are formed substantially linearly (flatly) when viewed from the front. That is, the flanges 56 are cut off at the upper, lower, left, and right ends of the rail unit 50, so that the rail diameter can be expanded in a finite area of the pachinko machine 10, that is, the game area on the game board 30 can be expanded. ing.

At the entrance of the ball guide passage between the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52, a convex portion 57 is formed so as to close a part of the ball guide passage. The convex portion 57 is provided in a substantially vertical direction from the inner rail 51 to the lower end of the rail unit 50, and a foul ball that does not reach the game area and flows backward in the ball guide passage is made into the foul ball passage 63 (see FIG. 4). It serves to guide you. The lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30 are spaces for sticking stickers (S1 and S2 in FIG. 5) such as certificate stamps (for example, the serial number is written) and plates. In order to secure this attachment space, notches 58 and 59 are formed in the flange 56. By sticking stickers such as certificate stamps (S1 and S2 in FIG. 5) to the lower right corner and the lower left corner of the game board 30, the game board 30 and the certificate stamp can be unique.

Next, the game area will be described. The game area is divided into a substantially circular shape by the inner peripheral portion (inner and outer rails) of the rail unit 50. In particular, in the present embodiment, the game area divided on the board surface of the game board 30 is much larger than the conventional one. It is largely composed of. In the present embodiment, the distance from the uppermost point of the outer rail 52 to the lower part of the game board 30 is 445 mm (58 mm longer than the conventional product), and the distance from the far left position of the outer rail 52 to the far right position of the inner rail 51. The distance is 435 mm (50 mm longer than the conventional product). The distance from the far left position of the inner rail 51 to the far right position of the inner rail 51 is 418 mm.

In the present embodiment, when the gaming area is viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10, the area surrounded by the inner rail 51 and the outer rail 52 is excluded from the area of the guide rail which is a parallel portion of the inner and outer rails 51 and 52. It is an area. Therefore, since the guide rail portion is not included in the game area, the limit position on the left side of the game area is specified not by the outer rail 52 but by the inner rail 51. Similarly, the right limit position of the gaming area is specified by the inner rail 51. Further, the lower limit position of the game area is specified by the lower end position of the game board 30. Further, the upper limit position of the game area is specified by the outer rail 52.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the width of the game area (maximum width in the horizontal direction) is 418 mm, and the height of the game area (maximum width in the vertical direction) is 445 mm.

Here, it is desirable that the width of the game area is at least 380 mm or more. More preferably, it is 390 mm or more, 400 mm or more, 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more. That is, the wider the game area is, the more preferable it is from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. Further, the height of the game area is preferably at least 400 mm or more. More preferably, it is 410 mm or more, 420 mm or more, 430 mm or more, 440 mm or more, 450 mm or more, and further preferably 460 mm or more. Of course, it may be 470 mm or more, 480 mm or more, and 490 mm or more. That is, the height of the game area is preferably larger from the viewpoint of expanding the game area. As for the combination of the width and the height, the above numerical values may be arbitrarily combined.

In the present embodiment, the ratio of the area of the game area to the 30 surface of the game board is about 70%, which is a significantly larger area ratio than the conventional one. Since the area ratio of the game area to the 30 game boards has been only about 50% in the past, it can be said that the game area is considerably expanded on the premise that the game board 30 is common. The outer shape of the pachinko machine 10 is almost the same among manufacturers for the convenience of installation in the game hall, and under the circumstances where the size of the game board 30 must be the same, the game board 30 surface is as described above. It is very significant from the viewpoint of expanding the game area that the ratio of the area of the game area to the game area is increased by about 20%. Here, it is desirable that the ratio is at least 60% or more. It is more preferably 65% or more, and more preferably 70% or more. Further, it is more desirable if it is 75% or more beyond the case of this embodiment. Furthermore, it may be 80% or more.

Further, the ratio of the area of the game area to the area on the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is about 40%, which is a significantly larger area ratio than the conventional one. It is desirable that the area ratio of the game area to the area on the front side of the entire pachinko machine 10 is 35% or more. Of course, it may be 40% or more, 45% or more, or 50% or more.

The second start ports 34 located on both sides of the variable display device unit 35 have a guide mechanism for bringing the game balls that have passed through the second start port 34 toward the center. As a result, even when the game area is expanded in the left-right direction, the game ball can be guided toward the central first starting port 33 and the variable winning device 32, and as a result, the game area can be expanded. The expansion makes it difficult for the game ball to win a prize, which suppresses the decline in interest. Furthermore, by expanding the game area in the left-right direction, a windmill 37, a second starting port 34, a plurality of nails (guide nails for guiding the game ball to the center), and other accessories are arranged in various ways. It can be installed, and the behavior of the game ball in the game areas on both the left and right sides of the variable display device unit 35 can be made more interesting. Further, since the game area is expanded in the vertical direction, it is possible to further arrange the wind turbine 37, the second starting port 34, a plurality of nails, and other accessories in the vertical direction in the game area. The behavior of the game ball can be made even more interesting.

Returning to the description of FIG. 4, in the resin base 20, a launch rail 61 for guiding the game ball immediately after being launched from the game ball launcher 38 is attached below the window hole 21 (game board 30). ing. The launch rail 61 is attached and fixed to the resin base 20 via a metal plate 62 behind the launch rail 61, and is configured to extend linearly at a predetermined launch angle (launch angle). Therefore, the game ball launched by the rotation operation of the game ball launch handle 18 is first launched diagonally upward along the launch rail 61, and then reaches a predetermined game area through the ball guide passage of the rail unit 50 as described above. It is supposed to be guided.

In the case of this pachinko machine 10, it has already been described that the gaming area is significantly expanded as compared with the conventional case, but under such a configuration, the curvature of the guide rail must be reduced, so that the launch ball is stabilized. It takes some ingenuity. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the launch position of the game ball is lowered, the inclination angle (launch angle) of the launch rail 61 is made slightly larger than the existing one (that is, the launch rail 61 is launched), and the launch rail 61 is further launched. The length of the rail 61 is made longer than that of the existing rail 61 to secure a sufficiently long ball guiding distance. As a result, the game ball launched from the game ball launcher 38 can be guided to the guide rail in a more stable state. In this case, in particular, the launch rail 61 is formed so as to extend from the launch position of the game ball launcher 38 to a position beyond the central position (out port 36) of the game area.

Further, there is a gap at a predetermined interval between the launch rail 61 and the rail unit 50 (guidance rail), and a foul ball passage 63 is formed below this gap. Therefore, if the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 38 does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns in the guide rail as a foul ball, the foul ball goes back through the foul ball passage 63 on the lower plate. It is discharged to 15. Incidentally, in the case of the present embodiment, the length of the launch rail 61 is about 240 mm, and the length of the gap at the tip of the launch rail (the length on the extension line of the launch rail 61) is about 40 mm.

When a foul ball flows backward in the guide rail, most of it flows along the outer rail 52 and falls downward when it reaches the lower end of the outer rail 52, but some foul balls are inside the guide rail. Some of them rampage and jump up to the inner rail 51 side. At this time, the bounced foul ball hits the convex portion 57 at the entrance of the ball guide passage and is guided to the foul ball passage 63. As a result, all of the foul balls are surely guided to the foul ball passage 63. As a result, the interference between the foul ball and the game ball to be launched next is suppressed.

Although disclosure of detailed drawings is omitted, game balls are supplied to the game ball launcher 38 one by one from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side (the ball outlet leading from the most downstream portion of the upper plate 19). .. At this time, since the launch position of the game ball is lowered in the present embodiment, the drop from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side to the launch position becomes large, but the right side is located near the base end of the launch rail 61. Guide members 65 and 66 were installed on the front side, respectively. As a result, the game ball supplied from the ball outlet on the front frame set 14 side is always set at a predetermined firing position, and a stable firing operation can be realized. Further, the game ball launching device 38 is provided with a hitting mallet, and the game ball is launched with the rotation of the hitting mallet around the shaft portion, and the weight of the hitting mallet is desired to be reduced. Therefore, while reducing the weight of the hammer by changing the material to light metal such as aluminum and reducing the size of the shaft, the head of the mallet (on the opposite side of the shaft) to secure sufficient firing force. A weight is provided at the end). As a result, sufficient and stable launch of the game ball can be realized. By providing the weight portion of the hitting mallet so as to project upward, the hitting mallet can be easily picked up or caught, and there is an effect that the hitting strength of the mallet tip can be easily adjusted.

Reference numeral 67 in FIG. 4 is a discharge port leading to the upper plate 19, and the game ball is discharged to the upper plate 19 through the discharge port 67. An opening / closing shutter 68 that displaces in a substantially horizontal state and a substantially vertical state with a rotation axis in the substantially horizontal direction as an axis is attached to the discharge port 67. When the front frame set 14 is opened from the inner frame 12 (the state shown in FIG. 3), the shutter 68 changes from a substantially horizontal state to a substantially vertical state due to the urging force of a spring or the like, so that the game ball does not spill from the discharge port 67. The outlet 67 is closed. Further, in the state where the front frame set 14 is closed, the shutter 68 is pushed open by the ball passage gutter 69 (see FIG. 2) provided on the back surface of the front frame set 14 to be in a substantially horizontal state, and the discharge port 67 The game balls discharged toward the direction will be discharged to the upper plate 19 through the ball passage gutter 69 without exception. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 in which the front decorative frame is omitted and the upper plate 19 is directly provided to the front frame set 14, when the front frame set 14 is opened, the game ball in the payout passage or the like is outside the pachinko machine 10. It is possible to prevent inconveniences such as spilling.

The resin base 20 is provided with a substantially square small window 71 at the lower right portion of the window hole 21. Therefore, a sticker (S1 in FIG. 5) such as a certificate stamp attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be visually recognized through the small window 71. It is also possible to attach a sticker or the like from the small window 71.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, support metal fittings 81 and 82 are attached to the left end of the inner frame 12 as a support mechanism for the front frame set 14. The upper support metal fitting 81 is provided with a support hole 83 having a notch on the front side in the drawing, and the lower support metal fitting 82 is provided with a protrusion shaft 84 protruding in the vertical direction.

As shown in FIG. 4, an front frame set open detection switch 90 for detecting that the front frame set 14 has been opened with respect to the inner frame 12 is provided on the upper side of the inner frame 12. When the front frame set 14 is opened, the front frame set open detection switch 90 outputs the output to the computer in the hall (inside the pachinko shop). Further, when the front frame set 14 is closed, the metal reinforcing plates 132 and 131 of the front frame set 14 shown in FIG. 6 come into contact with the pair of metal fittings 92 of the inner frame 12 shown in FIG. The ground of the front frame set 14 is secured.

Here, the above-mentioned front frame set 14 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 1 and 6. FIG. 6 is a rear view of the front frame set 14. The front frame set 14 is formed with a substantially elliptical window portion 101 so that most of the game area can be visually recognized from the outside. Specifically, the window portion 101 has a shape in which substantially central portions on the left and right sides are curved relatively gently as compared with the upper and lower sides. The substantially central portion may be linear. In the present embodiment, the distance between the upper end of the window portion 101 (the uppermost portion of the outer rail 52, the upper end of the game area) and the upper end of the front frame set 14 (so-called vertical width of the upper frame portion) is 61 mm. The upper frame width is about 85 mm to 95 mm, which is significantly shorter than that of the conventional technique. As a result, the upper area of the game area can be easily secured, and the large variable display device unit 35 can also be arranged relatively upward. The distance from the upper end of the front frame set 14 is preferably 80 mm or less, more preferably 70 mm or less, and even more preferably 60 mm or less. Of course, as long as a predetermined strength can be secured, the strength may be 50 mm or less.

Further, the shortest distance between the left end of the window portion 101 and the left end of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 (so-called left-right width of the left frame portion: shown on the right side in FIG. 6), that is, The frame width on the opening / closing axis side is set relatively large in order to increase the strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 itself. In this case, as is clear from comparing FIGS. 1 and 4 with each other, when the front frame set 14 is closed, not only the left end portion of the outer rail 52 but also the left end portion of the inner rail 51 is the left end frame portion. Obscured by. That is, at least a part of the guide rail overlaps with the left side frame portion of the front frame set 14 when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 and is obscured. Even if the game ball is temporarily difficult to see in this way, it is only a passing point where the game ball is guided to the game area, and the game ball is difficult to see in the game area where the player mainly enjoys the game. It does not mean that. Therefore, there is no problem in the actual game. Further, while such a trouble does not occur, sufficient strength and support strength of the front frame set 14 can be secured. By the way, the distance between the left end position of the outer rail 52 and the left end position of the outer frame 11 in the left-right direction when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 is 21 mm, and the right end position of the game area (right end position of the inner rail 51) and the outer frame 11 The distance from the right end position in the left-right direction is 44 mm.

In addition, the front frame set 14 is provided with light emitting means such as various lamps around it (for example, a corner portion). These light emitting means play a role of enhancing the effect during the game by controlling the change of the light emitting mode such as lighting and blinking according to the change of the game state at the time of a big hit or a predetermined reach. For example, an annular illumination unit 102 having a light emitting means such as an LED is provided symmetrically on the peripheral edge of the window unit 101, and the center of the annular illumination unit 102 and the uppermost portion of the pachinko machine 10 Similarly, a central illumination unit 103 having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In the pachinko machine 10, the central illumination unit 103 functions as a jackpot lamp and lights up or blinks at the time of the jackpot to notify that the jackpot is in progress. Further, around the upper plate 19, an upper plate illumination unit 104 also having a built-in light emitting means such as an LED is provided. In addition, on the left and right sides of the central illumination unit 103, a prize ball lamp 105 that lights up while paying out the prize ball and an error display lamp 106 that lights up when a predetermined error occurs are provided. Further, a small window 107 made of transparent resin is provided so as to be adjacent to the lower end portion of the annular illumination portion 102 so that a part of the inner frame 12 surface, the game board 30 surface, and the like can be visually recognized. Since the predetermined portion of the small window 107 is flat, a certificate stamp or the like attached to the lower right corner of the game board 30 can be suitably read by a machine from the flat portion of the small window 107.

Further, a ball lending operation unit 120 is arranged below the window unit 101, and the ball lending operation unit 120 is provided with a ball lending button 121, a return button 122, and a frequency display unit 123. When the ball lending operation unit 120 is operated with bills, cards, etc. inserted into a card unit (ball lending unit) (not shown) arranged on the side of the pachinko machine 10, game balls can be rented according to the operation. Will be done. The ball lending button 121 is operated to obtain a lending ball based on the information recorded on the card or the like (recording medium), and the lending ball is supplied to the upper plate 19 as long as the remaining amount is present on the card or the like. Will be done. The return button 122 is operated when requesting the return of the card or the like inserted in the card unit. The frequency display unit 123 displays the balance information of the card or the like. A pachinko machine, a so-called cash machine, in which a game ball is directly lent to an upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without going through a card unit does not require the ball lending operation unit 120. Therefore, a decorative sticker or the like is attached to the installation portion of the ball rental operation unit 120. As a result, it is possible to standardize the ball lending operation unit between the pachinko machine using the card unit and the cash machine.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the vicinity of the small window 107 on the left side of the front frame set 14 is prevented from protruding toward the front side (the front side of the paper surface in FIG. 1) more than necessary. By doing so, when the game ball is lent to the upper plate 19 directly from the card sand ball lending device provided on the left side of the pachinko machine 10, the tip of the nose portion (so-called elephant nose) of the ball lending device is ejected. The outlet can be suitably positioned above the upper plate 19, and the game ball rented from the nose portion of the ball lending device can be received by the upper plate 19.

On the back side of the front frame set 14, various metal reinforcing members are provided so as to surround the window portion 101. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, reinforcing plates 131, 132, 133, and 134 are attached to the outside of the window portion 101 on the back side of the front frame set 14, respectively. These reinforcing plates 131 to 134 are connected to each other in contact with each other, but resin parts 135 for avoiding direct contact are interposed at the connecting portions of the reinforcing plates 132 and 133 on the left and upper sides of the drawing. Since the resin parts 135 are interposed at the connecting portions of the reinforcing plates 132 and 133 in this way, it is possible to prevent noise from looping between the reinforcing plates 131 to 134. Further, the reinforcing plate 131 on the right side of FIG. 6 is provided with a hook-shaped engaging claw 131a at an intermediate position thereof, and the engaging claw 131a is formed on the inner frame 12 with the front frame set 14 closed. It is configured to engage the hole 12a (see FIG. 4). With this configuration, the front frame set 14 is configured to include the upper plate 19, and even if the upper and lower shaft support positions thereof are extended, the front frame set 14 can be prevented from rising at the intermediate position. Therefore, fraudulent acts such as floating the front frame set 14 are suppressed.

Further, the lower reinforcing plate 134 is provided with a resin rail side wall member 136 at a position facing the launch rail 61 (see FIG. 3). The rail side wall member 136 becomes a side wall of the launch rail 61 when the front frame set 14 is closed. Therefore, the game ball is prevented from spilling from the launch rail 61.

The reinforcing plates 131 to 134 described above also have a function as a metal frame for supporting the glass, and a part of these reinforcing plates 131 to 134 is folded back to form a glass holding groove. The glass holding grooves are formed in two rows in the front and rear, and a pair of front and rear glass 137s having a rectangular shape are held in each glass holding groove. As a result, the two pieces of glass 137 are attached to the front and back at predetermined intervals.

As described above, since the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is intended to expand the game area, when the front frame set 14 is closed, one of the guide rails composed of the inner and outer rails 52 and 53. The portion is covered by the front frame set 14. Therefore, in the guide rail, there is a portion where the open portion on the front side cannot be covered with the glass 137. In such a case, for example, when the game ball launched from the game ball launching device 38 does not reach the return ball prevention member 53 and returns, the game ball spills out of the guide rail (jumps out), or the outer rail 52 and the glass. There is a risk of being caught between the 137 and the 137. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a rail cover 140 for covering the front side opening portion of the guide rail is attached to the front frame set 14.

The rail cover 140 is a substantially flat plate having a substantially arc shape, and is made of a transparent resin. The arc shape of the rail cover 140 corresponds to the shape of the guide rail, and the front frame covers the section from the base end portion to the vicinity of the tip end portion of the guide rail along the peripheral edge portion of the window portion 101. It is attached to the back side of the set 14. In particular, the dimensions and shape of the rail cover 140 on the inner diameter side substantially match those of the inner rail 52. When the rail cover 140 is attached, the surface side thereof is in contact with the glass 137. When the front frame set 14 is closed, the back surface of the rail cover 140 covers almost the entire area of the guide rail. This makes it possible to prevent the game ball from colliding with the glass 137 in most sections of the guide rail. Therefore, adverse effects such as breakage due to contact with the glass 137 can be suppressed.

Further, at the right end portion of the rail cover 140 (that is, the portion that becomes the right end portion in the state of FIG. 6 in which the rail cover 140 is attached to the front frame set 14), a portion where the guide rail protrudes from the side edge portion of the glass 137 is provided. A covering portion 141 for covering is provided. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game ball from spilling out of the guide rail (jumping out) or being caught between the outer rail 52 and the glass 137.

Further, on the back side of the rail cover 140, a ridge 142 extending in an arc shape along the inner edge thereof and protruding toward the front side in FIG. 6 is formed. The ridge 142 is configured to substantially integrally overlap the inner rail 52 in a state where the front frame set 14 is closed and is inserted into the guide rail. Therefore, for example, even if an attempt is made to invade a wire or the like through a gap between the front frame set 14 and the inner frame 12 to perform an illegal act, it is extremely difficult to invade the wire or the like into the game area inside the guide rail. Become. As a result, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts performed by using a wire or the like. The ridge 142 may be formed in a wider range, for example, along the entire inner edge of the rail cover 140. According to this configuration, it becomes difficult for the wire or the like to penetrate in the wider range, and the wire or the like is formed. It is possible to more reliably prevent fraudulent activities performed using.

Further, support metal fittings 151 and 152 are attached to the right end of FIG. 6 of the front frame set 14 (the left end when viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 10) as a support mechanism for the inner frame 12. Therefore, by assembling the support metal fittings 151 and 152 on the front frame set 14 side to the support metal fittings 81 and 82 (see FIG. 4) on the inner frame 12 side, the front frame set 14 can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12. It will be installed.

Next, the configuration of the back surface of the pachinko machine 10 will be described in detail. FIG. 7 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 by disassembling each main component.

First, the overall outline of the rear configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. On the back surface (actually, the back surface of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30) of the pachinko machine 10, various control boards are arranged so as to be arranged vertically and horizontally or stacked back and forth. A game ball supply device (pain mechanism) for supplying game balls, a resin protective cover, and the like are attached. In the present embodiment, various control boards are mounted separately on two mounting bases to form two control board units, and the control board units are individually mounted on the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. ing. In this case, the main board and the audio lamp control board are mounted on one mounting base to form a unit, and the payout control board, the emission control board, and the power supply board are mounted on the other mounting base to form a unit. Here, for convenience, the former unit will be referred to as "first control board unit 201", and the latter unit will be referred to as "second control board unit 202".

Further, the payout mechanism and the protective cover are also integrated as one unit, and the resin portion is generally referred to as a back pack. Therefore, the unit is referred to as "back pack unit 203" here. The detailed configuration of each unit 2001-203 will be described later.

The first control board unit 201, the second control board unit 202, and the back pack unit 203 are configured so that they can be attached to and detached from each unit without using any tools, and in addition to this, a support shaft portion is partially provided. It is provided so that it can be opened and closed with respect to the inner frame 12 or the back surface of the game board 30. This is also a device for making it possible to easily confirm the hidden configuration and the like even if the units 201 to 203 and other configurations are arranged one after the other.

Actually, as shown in the schematic view of FIG. 9, each unit 201 to 203 is arranged and attached. In FIG. 9, the first control board unit 201 having a substantially L shape is arranged substantially in the center of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 is arranged below the first control board unit 201. Further, the back pack unit 203 is arranged in a region partially overlapping the first control board unit 201.

Specifically, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a support shaft portion M1 at the left end portion when viewed from the back surface of the pachinko machine 10, and the first control board unit 201 is centered on an axis A formed by the support shaft portion M1. It can be opened and closed. Further, the first control board unit 201 is provided with a fastening portion M2 made of a nylac or the like at the right end portion (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and the locking claw portion M3 at the upper end portion. Is provided, and the first control board unit 201 is fixedly held to the main body of the pachinko machine by these fastening portions M2 and locking claw portions M3.

Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a support shaft portion M4 at the right end portion when viewed from the back surface of the pachinko machine 10, and the second control board unit 202 opens and closes around an axis B formed by the support shaft portion M4. It is possible. Further, the second control board unit 202 is provided with a fastening portion M5 made of a nylac or the like at its left end portion (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and the fastening portion M5 provides a second. 2 The control board unit 202 is fixedly held with respect to the main body of the pachinko machine.

Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a support shaft portion M6 at the right end portion when viewed from the back surface of the pachinko machine 10, and the back pack unit 203 can be opened and closed around the axis C by the support shaft portion M6. There is. Further, the back pack unit 203 is provided with a fastening portion M7 made of a nylac or the like at the left end portion (that is, the side opposite to the support shaft portion, more specifically, the open end side), and is rotatable at the upper end portion and the lower end portion, respectively. The locking portions M8 and M9 are provided, and the back pack unit 203 is fixedly held to the pachinko machine main body by the fastening portions M7 and the locking portions M8 and M9.

In this case, the deployment directions of the units 201 to 203 are not the same, and the first control board unit 201 opens to the left when viewed from the back of the pachinko machine 10, whereas the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit The 203 is configured to open to the right.

On the other hand, FIG. 10 is a rear view showing the configuration of the game board 30 assembled to the inner frame 12. Further, FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the inner frame 12 viewed from the rear, and FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the game board 30 viewed from the rear. Here, the back surface configurations of the inner frame 12 and the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 12.

The game board 30 is installed in a square frame-shaped installation area surrounded by the resin base 20, and is not dropped by a plurality of (4 locations in the present embodiment) locking fixtures 211 and 212 provided on the inner frame 12. It is fixed as. The locking fixtures 211 and 212 can be manually rotated and can be switched between a fixing position (locking position) and a locking release position (unlocking position), and FIG. 10 shows a locked state. The three locking fixtures 211 on the left and right sides of the game board 30 are L-shaped metal fittings formed by bending a metal piece, and are configured so as not to project outward from the inner frame in the fixed state of the game board 30. The locking fixture 212 at one lower part of the game board 30 is a resin I-shaped fastener.

A variable display device unit 35 is arranged in the center of the game board 30. In the variable display device unit 35, a resin (for example, ABS) frame cover 213 that covers the center frame 47 (see FIG. 5) from behind is provided so as to project rearward, and a rear end of the frame cover 213 is provided. The first symbol display device 42, which is a liquid crystal display device, and the display control device 45 are detachably attached in a state of being overlapped in the front-rear direction. In the frame cover 213, an LED control board or the like for driving the LED or the like built in the center frame 47 including the suggestion effect display unit 400 described later is arranged.

Further, a back frame set 215 is attached to the back surface of the game board 30 so as to surround the variable display device unit 35. The back frame set 215 is a thin resin molded product (for example, made of ABS) provided so as to stick to the back surface of the game board 30, and is a game ball collection mechanism for collecting game balls that have won prizes in various winning openings. Is formed. Specifically, below the back frame set 215, the general winning opening 31, the variable winning device 32, and the first starting opening 33 (see FIG. 5 respectively) correspond to the opening of the game board, and 1 on the downstream side. A collection passage 216 that gathers at one place is formed. Further, below the game board 30, a resin (for example, polycarbonate resin) discharge passage board 217 is also attached to the inner frame 12, and the discharge ball is sent to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 on the discharge passage board 217. A discharge passage 218 for guiding is formed. Therefore, as illustrated by a virtual line in FIG. 10, all the gaming balls that have won the general winning opening 31 or the like are gathered through the collection passage 216 of the back frame set 215, and further, the discharge passage 218 of the discharge passage board 217 is provided. It is discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 via the pachinko machine 10. The out port 36 (see FIG. 3) is also connected to the discharge passage 218, and the game ball that has not won a prize in any of the winning ports is also discharged to the outside of the pachinko machine 10 through the discharge passage 218.

In the above configuration, the back frame set 215 (collection passage 216) is provided above and the discharge passage board 217 (discharge passage 218) is provided below, with the lower end surface of the game board 30 as a boundary. It is provided on the game board 30 without overlapping in the front-rear direction. Therefore, when the game board 30 is removed from the inner frame 12, there is no inconvenience that the discharge passage board 217 interferes with the removal of the game board.

The discharge passage board 217 is provided just behind the upper plate 19 on the front surface of the pachinko machine, and a wire or the like is inserted from the ball discharge port (ball passage gutter 69 in FIG. 2) leading to the upper plate 19 and further. It is conceivable that a wire or the like is inserted into the game area side through the gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10, a plate 219 extending to the front of the pachinko machine is provided just behind the upper plate 19 of the discharge passage board 217 so as to overlap the inner frame 12 substantially integrally. Therefore, even if an attempt is made to penetrate the wire or the like through the gap between the inner frame 12 and the discharge passage board 217, the wire or the like is hindered by the plate 219, and it becomes very difficult to penetrate the wire or the like into the game area. As a result, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts such as forcibly opening the variable winning device 32 (large winning opening) by using a wire or the like.

Further, on the back surface of the game board 30, a prize detection mechanism for detecting the passage of a game ball such as various prize openings is provided. Specifically, a winning opening switch 221 is provided at a position corresponding to the general winning opening 31 on the front side of the game board 30, and the variable winning device 32 is provided with a specific area switch 222 and a count switch 223. The specific area switch 222 is a switch for determining that the game ball that has won the variable winning device 32 in the jackpot state has entered a specific area (an area for determining the continuation of the jackpot state), and the count switch 223 is a switch for determining the winning ball. It is a switch to count. Further, an operation port switch 224 is provided at a position corresponding to the first start port 33, and a gate switch 225 is provided at a position corresponding to the second start port 34. The operation port switch 224 described above corresponds to the winning detection means in the present invention.

The winning port switch 221 and the gate switch 225 are connected to the board surface relay board 226 through electrical wiring (not shown), and the board surface relay board 226 is further connected to a main board (main control device) described later. Further, the specific area switch 222 and the count switch 223 are connected to the large winning opening relay board 227, and the special winning opening relay board 227 is also connected to the main board. On the other hand, the operation port switch 224 is directly connected to the main board without passing through the relay board.

Although other illustrations are omitted, the variable winning device 32 is provided with a large winning opening solenoid for opening the large winning opening and a winning ball distribution plate solenoid for guiding the winning ball to a specific area. The starting port 33 is provided with a working port solenoid for opening the electric accessory. In FIG. 10, reference numeral 228 is a set handle provided with a hammer and the like, and reference numeral 229 is a launch motor.

The detection results detected by the winning detection mechanism are taken into the main board described later, and a payout command (number of game balls to be paid out) according to the winning situation is transmitted from the main board to the payout control board. To. Then, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by the output of the payout control board. In such a case, a conventional method (so-called evidence ball method) in which the game balls that have won in various winning openings are once collected in a winning ball processing device, and the existence of the winning balls is confirmed one by one by the winning ball processing device and then paid out. ), In the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, the winning of the game ball is electrically detected for each winning opening and the payout is immediately performed (that is, the winning ball processing device is abolished in the pachinko machine 10). doing). Therefore, even if there are a large number of game balls to be paid out, the payout can be carried out as soon as possible. However, the conventional "proof ball method" may be applied to the present invention.

Further, the back frame set 215 is provided with a mounting mechanism for mounting the first control board unit 201. Specifically, as this mounting mechanism, a support metal fitting 231 extending in the vertical direction is provided in the lower left corner when viewed from the back surface of the game board 30, and the support metal fitting 231 has a pair of upper and lower support holes 231a on the same axis. Is formed. In addition, in the lower right portion of the game board 30, reference numeral 232 is a pair of upper and lower holes to be fastened (nylatch holes), and in the upper left portion of the same, reference numeral 233 is a locking claw piece.

Further, on the back surface of the inner frame 12, a mounting mechanism for mounting the second control board unit 202 and the back pack unit 203 is provided. Specifically, a long support metal fitting 235 is attached to the right end of the inner frame 12, and the configuration thereof is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, the support metal fitting 235 has a long plate-shaped metal fitting body 236, and the support holes 237 for the second control board unit are provided at two lower positions so as to stand up from the metal fitting body 236. Along with the formation, support holes 238 for the back pack unit are formed at two upper positions. Coaxial support holes are formed in the support holes 237 and 238, respectively. In addition, as a mounting mechanism for the second control board unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower holes (nylatch holes) 239 at the left end below the game board installation area. Further, as a mounting mechanism for the back pack unit, the inner frame 12 is provided with a pair of upper and lower holes (nylatch holes) 240 at the left end of the game board installation area. However, it is also possible to provide the support metal fittings for the second control board unit and the support metal fittings for the back pack unit as individual members. Reference numerals 241, 242, 243 are rotary fixtures for sandwiching and supporting the back pack unit 203 with the game board 30.

In addition, in the rear configuration of the inner frame 12, the lower right portion of the game board 30 is for distributing the game balls paid out from the payout mechanism unit 352, which will be described later, to any of the upper plate 19, the lower plate 15, or the discharge passage 218. A game ball distribution unit 245 is provided. That is, the opening 245a of the game ball distribution unit 245 leads to the upper plate 19, the opening 245b leads to the lower plate 15, and the opening 245c leads to the discharge passage 218. As shown in FIGS. 11 and 20, the game ball distribution unit 245 is separate from the payout mechanism unit 352 located above the game ball distribution unit 352, which will be described later. As shown in FIG. 11, the game ball distribution unit 245 is fastened and fixed to the inner frame 12 with screws, and foreign matter is inserted and fixed from the discharge port 67 (see FIG. 3) of the upper plate 19 of the pachinko machine 10. Even if it does not move, that is, the game ball distribution unit 245 is not pushed to the back side and a gap is not created between the game ball distribution unit 245 and the inner frame 12, and foreign matter is inserted into this gap. Fraud can be prevented.

Further, a resin speaker box 246 for surrounding the back of the speaker installed on the lower plate 15 is attached to the lower end portion of the inner frame 12, and the speaker box 246 improves the sound quality in the low frequency range. ing.

Next, the first control board unit 201 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 17. 14 is a front view of the first control board unit 201, FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the unit 201, FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201, and FIG. 17 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 201 as viewed from the back surface. ..

The first control board unit 201 has a mounting base 251 having a substantially L shape, and a main control device 261 and a voice lamp control device 262 are mounted on the mounting base 251. Here, the main control device 261 includes a CPU that controls the main control, a ROM that stores a game program, a RAM that stores necessary data according to the progress of the game, a port for contacting various devices, and a lottery. It is equipped with a main board including a random number generator used, a clock pulse generation circuit used for time counting and synchronization, etc., and the main board is a board box 263 made of a transparent resin material or the like (encapsulating means). ) Is housed and configured. The substrate box 263 includes a box base having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and a box cover that covers the opening of the box base. The box base and the box cover are unopenably connected by a sealing unit 264 (sealing means), whereby the substrate box 263 is sealed.

Any configuration can be applied to the sealing unit 264 as a sealing means as long as the box base and the box cover are connected in an unopenable manner, but here, as shown in FIG. 15 and the like, five sealing members are connected. It has a structure, and the box base and the box cover are connected so as not to be opened by inserting a locking claw into the elongated hole of the sealing member. The sealing process by the sealing unit 264 prevents unauthorized opening after the sealing, and makes it possible to detect such a situation early and easily even if the unauthorized opening is performed, and once opened. Even after this, it is possible to open and seal again. That is, the sealing process is performed by inserting the locking claw into the elongated hole of at least one of the five sealing members constituting the sealing unit 264. Then, when the substrate box 263 is opened due to a defect in the housed main substrate or the like, the connection between the sealing member into which the locking claw is inserted and the other sealing member is cut. After that, when the sealing process is performed again, the locking claw is inserted into the elongated hole of the other sealing member. If the history of opening the board box 263 is left in the board box 263, it is easy to find out that the illegal opening has been performed by looking at the board box 263.

Further, the voice lamp control device 262 includes, for example, a CPU that controls voice and lamp display according to instructions from the main control device 261 (main board) or the display control device 45, and a voice lamp including other ROMs, RAMs, various ports, and the like. It is provided with a control board, and the sound lamp control board is housed in a board box 265 made of a transparent resin material or the like. A power supply relay board 266 is mounted on the voice lamp control device 262, and the power supplied from the power supply board described later is output to the display control device 45 and the voice lamp control device 262 via the power supply relay board 266. It has become like.

The mounting base 251 is formed of a colored (for example, green, blue, etc.) resin material (for example, made of polycarbonate resin), and is provided with two substrate mounting surfaces 252,253 having a flat surface. These substrate mounting surfaces 252 and 253 extend in orthogonal directions and are formed with steps in the front-rear direction. However, the mounting base 251 may be a colorless transparent or translucent resin molded product.

Then, the main control device 261 (main board) is arranged in a horizontally long direction on one board mounting surface 252, and the voice lamp control device 262 (voice lamp control board) is vertically long on the other board mounting surface 253. It is designed to be arranged in the orientation. In particular, the main control device 261 is arranged on the front side when viewed from the back surface of the pachinko machine 10, and the voice lamp control device 262 is arranged on the back side thereof. In this case, since the board mounting surfaces 252 and 253 are formed with steps in the front-rear direction, each control device 261,262 is mounted on the board mounting surfaces 252 and 253 with the main control device 261 and the voice lamp control device 262. Will be placed with some of them stacked back and forth. That is, as seen in FIG. 15 and the like, the main control device 261 is arranged in a state in which a part thereof (about 1/3 in the present embodiment) is floating. Therefore, the voice lamp control device 262 can be extended to the area overlapping the main control device 261, and the size of the control board can be satisfactorily increased. In addition, each control device can be installed efficiently. Further, when the first control board unit 201 is mounted on the game board 30, a space is secured behind the board mounting surface 252, and the variable winning device 32 and its electrical wiring can be installed without difficulty.

As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, horizontally elongated through holes 254 are formed at two locations on the left and right sides of the substrate mounting surface 252 for the main substrate. Correspondingly, the board box 263 of the main control device 261 is provided with rotary fixtures 267 at two positions on the left and right sides of the back surface thereof. When the main control device 261 is mounted on the board mounting surface 252, the fixture 267 is passed through the through hole 254 of the board mounting surface 252, and in that state, the fixture 267 is rotated to lock the main control device 261. To. Therefore, as described above, even if a part of the main control device 261 is arranged in a floating state, inconveniences such as dropping of the main control device 261 can be avoided. Further, the main control device 261 opens the back pack unit 203 with the axis C as the axis, opens the first control board unit 201 with the axis A as the axis, and then opens the first control board unit 201 (board mounting surface 252). ) Cannot be removed unless the fixture 267 is unlocked from the back side, so a deterrent effect can be expected against fraudulent acts such as board removal. A grid-like rib 255 is provided on the back surface of the substrate mounting surface 252 for the main substrate.

The mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 256 on the left end surface of FIG. 15 and the like, and by attaching the support shafts 256 to the support metal fittings 231 shown in FIG. 10 and the like, the first control board unit 201 can be formed. It is supported so that it can be opened and closed with respect to the game board 30. Further, the mounting base 251 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nail latches 257 as fasteners at the right end portion and a long hole 258 at the upper end portion, and the nail latch 257 is fitted into the fastened hole 232 shown in FIG. By locking the locking claw piece 233 shown in FIG. 10 or the like in the elongated hole 258, the first control board unit 201 is fixed to the game board 30. The support metal fitting 231 and the support shaft 256 are attached to the support shaft portion M1 in FIG. 9, the fastened hole 232 and the nylatch 257 are attached to the fastening portion M2, and the locking claw piece 233 and the elongated hole 258 are attached to the locking claw portion M3. Each corresponds.

Next, the second control board unit 202 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 20. FIG. 18 is a front view of the second control board unit 202, FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the unit 202, and FIG. 20 is an exploded perspective view of the unit 202. However, FIG. 19 shows a state in which the card unit connection board 314 is removed from the mounting base 301 for convenience.

The second control board unit 202 has a horizontally long mounting base 301, and the payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are mounted on the mounting base 301. As is well known, the payout control device 311 and the launch control device 312 and the power supply device 313 are provided with a control board including a CPU, which is the center of control, and other ROMs, RAMs, various ports, etc., and payout control of the payout control device 311. The board controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls. Further, the launch control board of the launch control device 312 controls the launch motor 229 according to the operation of the game ball launch handle 18 by the player, and the power supply board of the power supply device 313 controls a predetermined power supply voltage required for various control devices and the like. Is generated and output. The card unit connection board 314 is electrically connected to the ball lending operation unit 120 (see FIG. 1) on the front surface of the pachinko machine and a card unit (not shown), and takes in the command of the ball lending operation by the player and delivers it to the payout control device 311. It is output to. The card unit connection board 314 is not required for a cash machine in which a game ball is directly lent to an upper plate from a ball lending device or the like without going through a card unit.

The payout control device 311, the launch control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are housed in board boxes 315, 316, 317, and 318 made of a transparent resin material or the like, respectively. In particular, in the payout control device 311, similarly to the main control device 261 described above, the box base and the box cover constituting the substrate box 315 (encapsulating means) are unopenably connected by the sealing unit 319 (sealing means). The board box 315 is sealed by.

The payout control device 311 is provided with a state return switch 321. For example, when the state return switch 321 is pressed when a payout error occurs such as a ball clogging in the payout motor unit, the payout motor is rotated in the forward and reverse directions so that the ball clogging can be eliminated (return to the normal state). It has become.

Further, the power supply device 313 is provided with a RAM erase switch 323. This pachinko machine 10 has a backup function so that it can maintain the state at the time of power failure even in the unlikely event of a power failure, and can return to the state at the time of power failure when recovering from the power failure (recovery). It has become. Therefore, if the power is turned off in the normal procedure (for example, when the hall is closed), the state before the power is turned off is stored in memory. Therefore, if you want to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, turn on the power while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. It is decided to put it in.

The mounting base 301 is made of, for example, a colorless and transparent resin molded product, and a flat substrate mounting surface 302 is provided on the surface thereof. In this case, the launch control device 312, the power supply device 313, and the card unit connection board 314 are directly mounted side by side on the board mounting surface 302 of the mounting base 301, and the payout control device 311 is mounted on the board box 317 of the power supply device 313. Has been done.

Further, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 305 at the right end portion of FIG. 18 and the like, and the support shafts 305 are inserted into the support hole portion 237 shown in FIG. 10 and the like from above. 2 The control board unit 202 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. Further, the mounting base 301 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nylacts 306 as fasteners at the left end portion, and by fitting the nylatch 306 into the holes to be fastened 239 shown in FIG. It will be fixed to the frame 12 so that it cannot be opened and closed. The support hole portion 237 and the support shaft 305 correspond to the support shaft portion M4 in FIG. 9, and the fastened hole 239 and the nylact 306 correspond to the fastening portion M5, respectively.

Next, the configuration of the back pack unit 203 will be described. The back pack unit 203 integrates a resin-molded back pack 351 and a game ball payout mechanism portion 352. A front view of the back pack unit 203 is shown in FIG. 21, and an exploded perspective view is shown in FIG. 22. Shown.

The back pack 351 is integrally molded with, for example, ABS resin, and has a substantially flat base portion 353 and a protective cover portion 354 projecting rearward of the pachinko machine and forming a horizontally long substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape. The protective cover portion 354 has a shape in which the left and right side surfaces and the upper surface are closed and only the lower surface is open, and has at least a size sufficient to surround the variable display device unit 35 (however, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned sound is produced. The lamp control device 262 is also enclosed). A large number of ventilation holes 354a are provided on the back surface of the protective cover portion 354. Each of the ventilation holes 354a has an elongated shape, and the respective ventilation holes 354a are provided so as to be adjacent to each other at relatively close positions. Therefore, the back surface of the back pack 351 can be easily opened by cutting the resin portion between the adjacent ventilation holes 354a. That is, by cutting the resin portion between the ventilation holes 354a and exposing the display control device 45 or the like inside the resin portion, a predetermined verification or the like can be easily performed.

Further, the base portion 353 is provided with a payout mechanism portion 352 so as to bypass the protective cover portion 354. That is, a tank 355 opened upward is provided at the uppermost portion of the back pack 351, and the game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are sequentially supplied to the tank 355. Below the tank 355, for example, a tank rail 356 having two horizontal rows (two rows) of ball passages and gently inclining toward the downstream side is connected, and further vertically on the downstream side of the tank rail 356. The case rail 357 is connected. The payout device 358 is provided at the most downstream portion of the case rail 357, and a required number of game balls are appropriately paid out according to a predetermined electrical configuration of a payout motor or the like. Then, the game ball paid out from the payout device 358 is supplied to the upper plate 19 through the payout passage 359 or the like shown in FIG.

The tank rail 356 and the vibrator 360 for adding vibration to the tank rail 356 are unitized so as to be integrated. That is, the vibrator 360 is fastened to the tank rail 356 with, for example, two screws so that it can be attached. Further, the vibrator 360 does not come into surface contact with the tank rail 356, but comes into contact with the two screw portions, so that the vibration generated by the vibrator 360 is more effectively transmitted to the tank rail 356. ing. Therefore, if a ball clogging occurs in the vicinity of the tank rail 356, the ball clogging is cleared by driving the vibrator 360.

The configuration of the tank rail 356 will be described in detail. As shown in FIG. 23, the tank rail 356 has a long gutter-shaped rail body 361 that opens upward, and a spherical ball is formed at the start end of the rail body 361. A receiving portion 362 is provided. By the ball receiving portion 362, the game ball that has fallen from the tank 355 is smoothly taken into the rail main body 361. Further, the rail body 361 is provided with a partition wall 363 extending in the longitudinal direction, and the game ball is divided into two by the partition wall 363. The two ball passages partitioned by the partition wall 363 are slightly wider than the diameter of the game ball. On the bottom surface of each ball passage partitioned by the partition wall 363, one or two ridges 364 are provided, and an opening 365 is provided on the side of the ridge 364.

Further, the rail body 361 is provided with a straightening vane 367 so as to cover a ceiling portion about half on the downstream side thereof. The straightening vane 367 has a bow-shaped curved shape so as to limit the height of the ball passage in the tank rail 356 toward the downstream side, and a convex portion 368 extending in the longitudinal direction is formed on the lower surface thereof. .. As a result, each game ball flowing in the tank rail 356 finally flows out to the downstream side without being stacked vertically. Therefore, even if a large amount of game balls flow into the tank rail 356, the game balls are prevented from being caught and the ball clogging in the tank rail 356 is eliminated. The rail body 361 is molded of black conductive polycarbonate resin, while the straightening vane 367 is molded of transparent polycarbonate resin. The straightening vane 367 is detachably provided, and maintenance inside the tank rail 356 can be easily performed by removing the straightening vane 367.

Returning to the description of FIGS. 21 and 21, a payout relay board 381 that relays the signal of the payout command from the payout control device 311 to the payout device 358 is installed in the payout mechanism unit 352, and the main power source is taken in from the outside. The power switch board 382 of the above is installed. For example, an AC 24V main power supply is supplied to the power switch board 382 via a voltage converter, and the power is turned on or off by the switching operation of the power switch 382a.

The payout mechanism portion 352 from the tank 355 to the payout passage 359 is all formed of a conductive resin material (for example, a conductive polycarbonate resin), and a part thereof is grounded. As a result, the generation of noise due to the charging of the game ball is suppressed.

Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 385 at the right end portion of FIG. 21 and the like, and by inserting the support shafts 385 into the support hole portion 238 shown in FIG. The pack unit 203 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the inner frame 12. Further, the back pack 351 is provided with a pair of upper and lower nylatches 386 as fasteners at the left end portion and a locking hole 387 at the upper end portion, and the nylatch 386 is provided in the fastened hole 240 shown in FIG. By fitting and locking the fixture 242 shown in FIG. 10 or the like in the locking hole 387, the back pack unit 203 is fixed to the inner frame 12 so as not to be opened and closed. At this time, the back pack unit 203 is also fixed to the inner frame 12 by the fixtures 241,243 shown in FIG. 10 and the like. The support hole portion 238 and the support shaft 385 are connected to the support shaft portion M6 in FIG. 9, the fastened hole 240 and the Nylatch 386 are connected to the fastening portion M7, and the fixture 242 and the locking hole 387 are connected to the locking portion M8. Equivalent to. Further, the fixture 243 corresponds to the locking portion M9.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 21, an inner frame open detection switch 388 for detecting that the inner frame 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 is provided on the upper right side of the inner frame 12. When the inner frame 12 is opened, it is output from the inner frame open detection switch 388 to the computer in the hall (inside the pachinko shop).

As shown in FIG. 10, the back pack unit 203 is detachably attached to the back surface of the inner frame 12 by the holes 240 to be fastened, the nylact 386, and the fixtures 241,242. Since the fixtures 241, 242 are also used in this way, it is possible to prevent the back pack unit 203 from coming off from the inner frame 12 due to the weight of the game ball supplied to the tank 355.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 24. FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10. The pachinko machine 10 includes a main control device 261, a payout control device 311, a launch control device 312, a display control device 45, a power supply device 313, and the like. Hereinafter, these devices will be described in detail individually.

The main control device 261 of the pachinko machine 10 is equipped with a CPU 501 as a one-chip microcomputer which is an arithmetic unit. The CPU 501 is a ROM 502 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 501, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when the control program stored in the ROM 502 is executed. A certain RAM 503 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are built in.

The RAM 503 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 313 to hold (backup) data even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off, and various data and the like are temporarily stored in the RAM 503. A backup area 503a is provided in addition to the memory and area for the purpose.

The backup area 503a is used when the power is turned off (including when a power failure occurs) in order to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power was turned off when the power is turned on again when the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like. This is an area for storing the stack pointer, each register, the value of I / O, etc. Writing to the backup area 503a is executed when the power is turned off by NMI interrupt processing (see FIG. 34), and conversely, restoration of each value written in the backup area 503a includes power on when the power is turned on (power on due to power failure elimination). It is executed in the power recovery process (the same applies hereinafter). The NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 501 is configured to input a power failure signal S1 output from a power failure monitoring circuit 542, which will be described later, when the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like. Upon occurrence, the power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing) shown in FIG. 34 is immediately executed.

An input / output port 505 is connected to the CPU 501 containing the ROM 502 and the RAM 503 via a bus line 504 composed of an address bus and a data bus. A RAM erase switch circuit 643, a payout control device 311 and a display control device 45, which will be described later, and other switch groups (not shown) are connected to the input / output port 505.

Further, the payout control device 311 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls by a payout motor. The CPU 511, which is an arithmetic unit, includes a ROM 512 that stores a control program and fixed value data executed by the CPU 511, and a RAM 513 that is used as a work memory or the like.

Similar to the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 described above, the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 313 and data can be retained (backed up) even after the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off. The RAM 513 is provided with a backup area 513a in addition to a memory and an area for temporarily storing various data and the like.

In the backup area 513a, when the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like, the stack pointer at the time of power off, each register, and the like, in order to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state before the power off when the power is turned on again This is an area for storing values such as I / O. The writing to the backup area 513a is executed when the power is turned off by the NMI interrupt process (see FIG. 34), and conversely, the restoration of each value written in the backup area 513a is executed in the power recovery process when the power is turned on. ..

An input / output port 515 is connected to the CPU 511 containing the ROM 512 and the RAM 513 via a bus line 514 composed of an address bus and a data bus. The RAM erase switch circuit 543, the main control device 261 and the launch control device 312, the payout motor 358a, and the like are connected to the input / output port 515, respectively.

The launch control device 312 permits or prohibits the launch of the game ball by the launch motor 229, and the launch motor 229 is permitted to drive when predetermined conditions are met. Specifically, the launch permission signal is output from the payout control device 311, the sensor signal is detected that the player is touching the game ball launch handle 18, and the launch is stopped. The launch motor 229 is driven on condition that the launch stop switch is not operated, and the game ball is launched with an intensity corresponding to the operation amount of the game ball launch handle 18.

The display control device 45 includes a variation display of the first symbol in the first symbol display device 42, a variation display of the second symbol in the second symbol display device 41, and a series of suggestions displayed on the suggestion effect display unit 400 described later. It controls the stepwise change of the display mode in the production and various sounds output from the sound output port 24. The display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, an image controller 526, an input port 527, two output ports 528, 259, and a bus. It is equipped with lines 530 and 531. The output of the main controller 261 is connected to the input of the input port 527, and the CPU 521, ROM 522, work RAM 523, and image controller 526 are connected to the output of the input port 527, and one output port is connected via the bus line 530. 528 is connected. A second symbol display device 41 (display unit 43) and a voice lamp control device 262 are connected to the output of the output port 528. Further, an output port 529 is connected to the image controller 526 via a bus line 531 and a first symbol display device 42, which is a liquid crystal display device, is connected to the output of the output port 529.

The CPU 521 of the display control device 45 controls the display of the first symbol display device 42 and the second symbol display device 41 based on the display command transmitted from the main control device 261. The ROM 522 is a memory for storing various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 521, and the work RAM 523 temporarily stores the work data and flags used when executing various programs by the CPU 521. It is a memory for.

The video RAM 524 is a memory for storing display data displayed on the first symbol display device 42, and by rewriting the contents of the video RAM 524, the display contents of the first symbol display device 42 are changed. The character ROM 525 is a memory for storing character data such as a symbol displayed on the first symbol display device 42. The image controller 526 adjusts the timings of the CPU 521, the video RAM 524, and the output port 529 to intervene in reading and writing data, and reads the display data stored in the video RAM 524 from the character ROM 525 at a predetermined timing. It is displayed on the symbol display device 42.

Further, the power supply device 313 includes a power supply unit 541 for supplying electric power to each part of the pachinko machine 10, a power failure monitoring circuit 542 for monitoring power interruption due to a power failure or the like, and a RAM erasing switch 323 connected to the RAM erasing switch 323. It includes a circuit 543. The power supply unit 541 supplies the necessary operating power to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like through a power supply path (not shown). As an outline, the power supply unit 541 takes in an AC 24-volt power supply supplied from the outside, and uses a + 12V power supply for driving various switches and motors, a + 5V power supply for logic, a backup power supply for RAM backup, and the like. It is generated, and these + 12V power supply, + 5V power supply, and backup power supply are supplied to the main control device 261, the payout control device 311 and the like. An operating power source (+ 12V power source, + 5V power source, etc.) is supplied to the launch control device 312 via the payout control device 311.

The power failure monitoring circuit 542 is a circuit for outputting a power failure signal S1 to each NMI terminal of the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 and the CPU 511 of the payout control device 311 when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. The power failure monitoring circuit 542 monitors the voltage of AC 5 volts with the power supply unit 541, and determines that a power failure (power failure) has occurred when the voltage becomes less than 5 volts, for example, when it exceeds 20 milliseconds. , The power failure signal S1 is output to the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311. By the output of the power failure signal S1, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 recognize the occurrence of the power failure and execute the power failure processing (NMI interrupt processing in FIG. 34).

In addition, even after the time when the AC 5 volt monitored by the power supply unit 541 becomes less than 5 volt exceeds 20 milliseconds, the power supply unit 541 has a sufficient time to execute the power failure processing. It is configured to maintain the output of 5 volts, which is the drive voltage of the control system, at a normal value. Therefore, the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311 can normally execute and complete the power failure processing.

The RAM erase switch circuit 543 is a circuit for taking in the switch signal of the RAM erase switch 323 and clearing the backup data of the RAM 503 of the main control device 261 and the RAM 513 of the payout control device 311 according to the state of the switch 323. When the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed, the RAM erase switch circuit 543 outputs the RAM erase signal S2 to the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311. When the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned on while the RAM erase switch 323 is pressed (including turning on the power by eliminating the power failure), the data of the respective RAMs 503 and 513 are cleared in the main control device 261 and the payout control device 311. To.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 25, the first symbol display device (liquid crystal display device) 42 is set with three symbol rows L, M, and R, which are left, middle, and right. For each R, three symbols (first symbol: for example, a special symbol) of the upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol are displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, the series of symbols is composed of a main symbol with numbers "0" to "9" and a sub symbol composed of diamond-shaped symbols, in ascending or descending order of numbers. A series of symbol rows L, M, and R are formed by displaying the main symbol and arranging sub symbols between the main symbols. Then, the main symbol and the sub symbol are displayed in a variable manner from top to bottom with periodicity.

In such a case, in the left symbol row L, the series of symbols are displayed in descending order (that is, in the order in which the numbers of the main symbols decrease), and in the middle symbol row M and the right symbol row R, the series of symbols are also displayed in ascending order. (That is, the order in which the number of the main symbol increases) is displayed. Then, the variable display is stopped in the order of the left symbol row L → the right symbol row R → the middle symbol row M, and at the time of the stop, the five effective lines on the first symbol display device 42, that is, the upper line L1, the middle line L2, and the lower line L2 are stopped. If the main symbol is a combination of jackpot symbols (in the present embodiment, the same combination of main symbols) on any of the line L3, the right-up line L4, and the left-up line L5, the special game video will be displayed as a jackpot. It has become.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above will be described.

In the present embodiment, the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 uses various counter information during the game to perform a lottery (big hit lottery) of the first symbol display device 42, a symbol display setting, and the like. As shown in FIG. 26, the jackpot random number counter C1 used for the jackpot lottery of the first symbol display device 42, the jackpot symbol counter C2 used for selecting the jackpot symbol of the first symbol display device 42, and the first For the reach random number counter C3 used for the reach lottery when the symbol display device 42 deviates and fluctuates, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1, and the fluctuation pattern selection of the first symbol display device 42. The variable type counters CS1 and CS2 to be used, and the left, middle, and right deviated symbol counters CL, CM, and CR used to set the deviated symbols in the left column, the middle column, and the right column are used. Each of the above-mentioned counters is composed of a program executed by the CPU 501.

Of these, the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS1 and CS2 are loops in which "1" is added to the previous value each time the counter is updated (hereinafter referred to as "update"), and the counter returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. It is a counter. Further, the off-symbol counters CL, CM, and CR have a configuration in which register values are added using the R register (refresh register) in the CPU 501, and as a result, the numerical values change randomly. Each counter is periodically updated, and the updated value is appropriately stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 503. Further, the RAM 503 is provided with a holding ball storage area including one execution area and four holding areas (holding first to fourth areas), and each of these areas has a first starting port 33. Each value of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is stored in chronological order according to the winning history of the game ball.

More specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1 is configured to add "1" in order within the range of "0" to "676", reach the maximum value (that is, "676"), and then return to "0". It has become. In particular, when the jackpot random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the jackpot random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 676), and is updated once for each timer interrupt and spelled back and updated within the remaining time of normal processing. .. The jackpot random number counter C1 is periodically updated (once for each timer interrupt in the present embodiment), and is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 33. The number of random numbers that will be a big hit is set for two types, one for low probability and the other for high probability. The number of random numbers for big hit is 2 at low probability, and the value is "337,673". Yes, the number of random numbers that are big hits at high probability is 10, and the value is "67,131,199,289,337,401,463,523,601,661". The high probability time is a state in which a jackpot is obtained by a predetermined probability fluctuation symbol and the subsequent jackpot probability is increased as an added value, that is, a so-called "probability change", and the normal time (low probability time) is that. It means when it is not in such a probabilistic state.

The jackpot symbol counter C2 determines the symbol when the fluctuation of the first symbol display device 42 is stopped at the time of a jackpot. In the present embodiment, the first symbol display device 42 has five effective lines. Since 10 specific symbols (main symbols) are set, 50 (0 to 49) counter values are prepared. That is, the jackpot symbol counter C2 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 49, reach the maximum value (that is, 49), and then return to 0. The jackpot symbol counter C2 is periodically updated (once for each timer interrupt in the present embodiment), and is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 33.

Further, the reach random number counter C3 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 238, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 238). In the present embodiment, the reach random number counter C3 causes the final stop symbol to be shifted by one before and after the reach symbol to stop, and the final stop symbol after the reach is generated to be the reach symbol. "Reach other than front and back out" that stops at other than before and after and "completely out of reach" that does not occur are drawn by lottery. For example, C3 = 0,1 corresponds to front and back out reach, and C3 = 2 to 21. It corresponds to reach other than front-back deviation, and C3 = 22 to 238 corresponds to complete deviation. The reach lottery may be individually set according to the state of the lottery probability of the first symbol display device 42, the number of pending balls at the start of fluctuation, and the like. The reach random number counter C3 is periodically updated (once for each timer interrupt in the present embodiment), and is stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503 at the timing when the game ball wins the first start port 33.

Further, of the two fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2, one of the fluctuation type counters CS1 is added one by one in order within the range of 0 to 198, and returns to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 198). The other variable type counter CS2 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 240, and return to 0 after reaching the maximum value (that is, 240). In the following description, CS1 is also referred to as "first variation type counter", and CS2 is also referred to as "second variation type counter". The first variable type counter CS1 determines the reach type of the first symbol such as so-called normal reach, super reach, special reach, premium reach, and other rough symbol variation modes, and the second variable type counter CS2 determines the final after the reach occurs. A finer symbol variation mode such as the elapsed time until the stop symbol (middle symbol in the present embodiment) stops (in other words, the number of variation symbols) is determined. Therefore, by combining these fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2, it is possible to easily realize a wide variety of fluctuation patterns. Further, it is also possible to determine the symbol variation mode only by the first variation type counter CS1 or to determine the symbol variation mode by combining the first variation type counter CS1 and the stop symbol.

The variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated once each time the normal processing described later is executed once, and are repeatedly updated even within the remaining time in the normal processing. Then, the buffer values of CS1 and CS2 are acquired when the fluctuation pattern is determined at the start of fluctuation of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 42.

The left, middle, and right out-of-order symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are used for the left-row first symbol, middle-row first symbol, and right-row first symbol when the jackpot lottery of the first symbol display device 42 is missed. This is for determining the stop symbol (off symbol), and since any of the 20 first symbols in total of the main symbol and the sub symbol is displayed in each column, 20 (0 to 19) are displayed for each. Counter values are available. The upper, middle, and lower symbols of the left symbol row are determined by the off symbol counter CL, the upper, middle, and lower symbols of the middle symbol row are determined by the off symbol counter CM, and the right symbol row is determined by the off symbol counter CR. The upper, middle, and lower symbols are determined.

In this embodiment, the values of the counters CL, CM, and CR are randomly updated by using the numerical value of the R register built in the CPU 501. That is, when each of the outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is updated, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous value, and when the added fruit exceeds the maximum value, 20 is subtracted to determine the current value. Will be done. The out-of-order symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are updated in the normal process so that the update times do not overlap, and the combination of the out-of-order symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is the front-rear reach of the RAM 503, and the reach other than the front-rear reach. It is stored in either the symbol buffer or the completely off symbol buffer. Then, when determining the fluctuation pattern at the start of fluctuation of the first symbol, the buffer value of any of the front-back out-of-reach reach symbol buffer, the non-front-back out-of-reach symbol buffer, and the completely out-of-order symbol buffer is acquired according to the value of the reach random number counter C3. To.

The size and range of each counter is just an example and can be changed arbitrarily. However, it is desirable that the jackpot random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C3, and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 all have different prime numbers and are not synchronized in any case.

Although not shown, the second symbol random number counter C4 is used for the lottery of the second symbol display device 41. The second symbol random number counter C4 is configured as a loop counter in which, for example, 1 is added in order in the range of 0 to 250, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 250), it returns to 0. The second symbol random number counter C4 is periodically updated (once for each timer interrupt in the present embodiment), and is acquired when the game ball passes through either the left or right second starting port 34. The number of random numbers to be won is 149, and the range is "5 to 153".

Next, each control process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 27 to 38. The processing of the CPU 501 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (at a cycle of 2 msec in this embodiment), and a power failure to the NMI terminal (non-maskable terminal). There is an NMI interrupt process that is activated by inputting a signal. For convenience of explanation, the timer interrupt process and the NMI interrupt process will be described first, and then the main process will be described.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process, and this process is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261, for example, every 2 msec.

In FIG. 32, first, in step S601, reading processing of various winning switches is executed. That is, the state of various switches (excluding the RAM erase switch 323) connected to the main control device 261 is read, the state of the switch is determined, and the detection information (winning detection information) is saved.

After that, in step S602, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. Further, in the following step S603, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are updated. Specifically, the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 are each incremented by 1, and their counter values reach the maximum values (676, 49, 238, respectively in the present embodiment). Clear each to 0. Then, the updated values of the counters C1 to C3 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

After that, in step S604, the start winning process associated with winning the first starting port 33 is executed. Explaining this start winning process with the flowchart of FIG. 33, in step S701, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 33 is determined by the detection information of the operation port switch 224. When it is determined that the game ball has won the first start port 33, in the following step S702, is the number N of balls on hold for operation of the first symbol display device 42 less than the upper limit value (4 in the present embodiment)? Determine if not. The process proceeds to step S703 on condition that the first start port 33 is won and the number of operation-holding balls N <4, and the number of operation-holding balls N is incremented by 1.

Further, in the following step S704, a random number related to the winning of the first symbol is acquired. Specifically, the values of the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in step S603 are stored in the first free storage area of the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 503. After performing the start winning process in this way, the CPU 501 temporarily ends the timer interrupt process.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing NMI interrupt processing, and this processing is executed by the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 when the power of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off due to a power failure or the like. By this NMI interrupt, the state of the main control device 261 when the power is turned off is stored in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503.

That is, when the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal S1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 501 in the main control device 261. Then, the CPU 501 interrupts the control during execution and starts the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 34. The NMI interrupt process of FIG. 34 is stored in the ROM 502 of the main control device 261. Power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the main control device 261 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output, and the NMI interrupt processing is executed within this predetermined time.

In the NMI interrupt process of FIG. 34, first, in step S801, the used register is saved in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503, and in the subsequent step S802, the value of the stack pointer is stored in the backup area 503a. Further, in step S803, the power cutoff occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a, and in step S804, a power cutoff notification command indicating that the power supply has been quickly cut off is transmitted to another control device.

In step S805, the RAM determination value is calculated and stored in the backup area 503a. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. In step S806, RAM access is prohibited. After that, it goes into an infinite loop in case the power is completely cut off and the process cannot be executed.

The above NMI interrupt process is also executed in the payout control device 311, and the state of the payout control device 311 when the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like is stored in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513 due to the NMI interrupt. Similarly, power is supplied from the power supply unit 541 so that the processing of the payout control device 311 can be executed for a predetermined time after the power failure signal S1 is output. That is, when the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, the power failure signal S1 is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 542 to the NMI terminal of the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311, and the CPU 511 interrupts the control during execution. The NMI interrupt process shown in FIG. 34 is started. The contents are as described with reference to FIG. 34 (however, in the NMI interrupt processing of the payout control device 311, the power cutoff notification command in step S804 is not transmitted).

Next, the main process will be described.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the main process executed by the CPU 501 in the main control device 261. This main process is started by resetting when the power is turned on.

First, in step S101, the initial setting process accompanying the power-on is executed. Specifically, for example, in order to set a predetermined value in the stack pointer and wait for the control device on the sub side (voice lamp control device 262, payout control device 311, etc.) to be in an operable state, for example. Weight processing is executed for about 1 second. Further, in step S102, a payout permission command is transmitted to the payout control device 311, and in the following step S103, RAM access is permitted.

After that, the data backup process is executed for the RAM 503 in the CPU 501. That is, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the RAM erasing switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON), and in the following step S105, power failure occurrence information is set in the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Determine if or not. Further, in step S106, the RAM determination value is calculated, and in the subsequent step S107, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value saved when the power is turned off, that is, the effectiveness of the backup. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of the RAM 503. It is also possible to judge the effectiveness of the backup based on whether or not the keywords written in the predetermined area of the RAM 503 are correctly saved.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 10, when it is desired to return to the initial state when the power is turned on, for example, when the hall is open for business, the power is turned on while pressing the RAM erase switch 323. Therefore, if the RAM erase switch 323 is turned on, the process proceeds to the RAM initialization process (step S114 or the like). Further, when the power failure occurrence information is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to the initialization process of the RAM 503 (step S114 or the like) in the same manner. That is, in step S114, the used area of RAM 503 is cleared to 0, and in subsequent step S115, the initialization process of RAM 503 is executed. Further, in step S116, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to normal processing described later.

On the other hand, when the RAM erase switch 323 is not pressed, the power is restored on condition that the power failure occurrence information is set and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process at the time of power failure recovery). That is, in step S108, the stack pointer before the power off is restored, and in step S109, the power off occurrence information is cleared. In step S110, a command for causing the control device on the sub side to be duplicated in the gaming state when the power is turned off is transmitted, and in step S111, the used register is returned from the backup area 503a of the RAM 503. Further, in steps S112 and S113, after returning the interrupt enable / disallow to the state before the power is turned off, the process returns to the address before the power is turned off, and then the process proceeds to the normal process (see FIG. 28) described later. For example, when the power is turned off after the normal processing step S202 is executed, the address returns to the address before the power was turned off and the normal processing step S203 is executed.

Next, the flow of normal processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this normal process, the main process of the game is executed. As an outline, the processes of steps S201 to S207 are executed as periodic processes having a cycle of 4 msec, and the counter update processes of steps S209 and S210 are executed in the remaining time.

In FIG. 28, first, in step S201, output data such as a command updated in the previous process is transmitted to each control device on the sub side. Specifically, it is determined whether or not there is prize detection information, and if there is prize detection information, a prize ball payout command corresponding to the number of acquired game balls is transmitted to the payout control device 311. Further, when the first symbol display device 42 displays the variation of the first symbol, a stop symbol command, a variation pattern command, a confirmation command, and the like are transmitted to the display control device 45. After the start of the fluctuation of the first symbol, one by one each time the normal processing is performed in the order of the fluctuation pane command → the stop symbol command of the left symbol row → the stop symbol command of the right symbol row → the stop symbol command of the middle symbol row ( That is, one command is sent every 4 msec), and a confirmation command is sent at the timing when the fluctuation time elapses.

Next, in step S202, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated. Specifically, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and when the counter values reach the maximum values (198 and 240 in the present embodiment), they are cleared to 0, respectively. Then, the updated values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503. In the following step S203, the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row are updated with the outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR.

Explaining in detail the update processing of the outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR, as shown in FIG. 29, in step S301, it is determined whether or not it is the update time of the outlier symbol counter CL in the left symbol sequence, and in step S302, It is determined whether or not it is time to update the symbol counter CM that is out of the middle symbol row. Then, if it is the update time of the left symbol string (YES in step S301), the process proceeds to step S303, and the out-of-sign symbol counter CL of the left symbol string is updated. If the update time of the middle symbol string (YES in step S302), the process proceeds to step S304, and the out-of-order symbol counter CM of the middle symbol string is updated. Further, if it is the update time of the right symbol sequence (both steps S301 and S302 are NO), the process proceeds to step S305, and the out-of-order symbol counter CR of the right symbol example is updated. In step S303 to S305, in the update of the symbol counters CL, CM, and CR, the value of the lower 3 bits of the R register is added to the previous counter value, and 20 is subtracted when the addition result exceeds the maximum value. The calculation result is used as the current value of the design counters CL, CM, and CR.

According to the update processing of CL, CM, and CR, the outlier symbol counters CL, CM, and CR of the left symbol row, the middle symbol row, and the right symbol row are updated one by one in one normal process, and each counter is updated one by one. The value update times do not overlap. As a result, one set of the off-design counters CL, CM, and CR is updated every time the normal processing is executed three times.

After that, in step S306, it is determined whether or not the combination of the updated out-of-symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a combination of reach symbols, and if it is a combination of reach symbols, in step S307, it is before and after. Determine if it is out of reach. When the disengagement symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are a combination of front and rear disengagement reach, the process proceeds to step S306, and the combination of the disengagement symbol counters CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the front and rear disengagement reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503. If the disengaged symbol Katanta CL, CM, and CR are a combination of reach other than the front and rear disengagement, the process proceeds to step S309, and the combination of the disengaged symbol counters CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the reach symbol buffer other than the front and rear disengagement of the RAM 503. ..

Further, in the case of a combination other than the reach symbol, in step S310, it is determined whether or not the combination of the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR is a combination of the out symbols, and if it is a combination of the off symbols, The process proceeds to step S311, and the combination of the deviated symbol counters CL, CM, and CR at that time is stored in the deviated symbol buffer of the RAM 503. If both steps S306 and S310 are NO, the symbols are aligned on the left, middle, and right, that is, it corresponds to a jackpot state, but in such a case, the off symbol counters CL, CM, and CR are stored in the buffer. This process ends as it is without any problem.

After the update process of the off symbol counter, in step S204 of FIG. 28, the prize ball counting signal and the payout abnormality signal received from the payout control device 311 are read. After that, in step S205, the first symbol variation process for displaying the variation of the first symbol by the first symbol display device 42 is executed. By this first symbol variation processing, a jackpot determination and a setting of a variation pattern of the first symbol are performed. However, the details of the first symbol variation processing will be described later.

After that, in step S206, the big winning opening opening / closing process for opening or closing the big winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is executed in the case of the big hit state. That is, the big winning opening is opened for each round in the big hit state, and it is determined whether the maximum opening time of the big winning opening has elapsed or whether a predetermined number of game balls have won in the big winning opening. Then, when any of these conditions is met, the big prize opening is closed. At this time, the continuous opening of the large winning opening is allowed on condition that the game ball has passed through the specific area, and this is repeatedly executed for a predetermined number of rounds.

Further, in step S207, the display control of the second symbol is executed by the second symbol display device 41. Briefly, on condition that the game ball has passed through the second starting port 34, the second symbol random number counter C4 is acquired each time, and the display unit 43 of the second symbol display device 41 displays the second symbol. The variable display of the symbol is carried out. Then, a lottery for the second symbol is carried out based on the value of the second symbol random number counter C4, and when the second symbol is in a hit state, the first starting port 33 is opened for a predetermined time. Although the explanation is omitted, the second symbol random number counter C4 is also updated by the timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 32, like the jackpot random number counter C1, the jackpot symbol counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3. There is.

After that, in step S208, it is determined whether or not the execution timing of the next normal process has been reached, that is, whether or not a predetermined time (4 msec in the present embodiment) has elapsed from the start of the previous normal process. Then, the random number initial value counters CINI and the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are repeatedly updated within the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is reached (steps S209 and S210). That is, in step S209, the random number initial value counter CINI is updated. Specifically, the random number initial value counter CINI is incremented by 1, and when the counter value reaches the maximum value (676 in the present embodiment), it is cleared to 0. Then, the updated value of the random number initial value counter CINI is stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

Further, in step S210, the variation type counters CS1 and CS2 are updated (similar to step S202). Specifically, the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are incremented by 1, and when the counter values reach the maximum values (198 and 240 in the present embodiment), they are cleared to 0, respectively. Then, the updated values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 are stored in the corresponding buffer area of the RAM 503.

Here, since the execution time of each process of steps S201 to S207 changes according to the state of the game, the remaining time until the execution timing of the next normal process is not constant and fluctuates. Therefore, by repeatedly updating the random number initial value counter CINI using the remaining time, the random number initial value counter CINI (that is, the initial value of the jackpot random number counter C1) can be updated at random. ..

Next, the first symbol variation process in step S205 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In FIG. 30, in step S401, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is currently being hit. The jackpot includes a special game displayed on the first symbol display device 42 at the time of the jackpot and a predetermined time after the end of the special game. In the following step S402, it is determined whether or not the variation display of the first symbol is being performed by the first symbol display device 42. Then, if the jackpot is not in progress and the fluctuation display of the first symbol is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S403 to determine whether or not the number N of balls on hold for operation of the first symbol display device 42 is larger than 0. At this time, if the jackpot is in progress or the number of balls on hold for operation N is 0, this process ends as it is.

Further, if neither of the jackpots nor the fluctuation display of the first symbol is displayed and the number of pending balls N> 0, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S404, the number N of balls on hold is subtracted by 1. In step S405, a process of shifting the data stored in the reserved ball storage area is executed. This data shift process is a process of sequentially shifting the data stored in the hold 1st to 4th areas of the hold ball storage area to the execution area side, and is a process of shifting the hold ball storage area to the execution area side in order, and the hold 1st area → execution area, hold 2nd area → The data in each area is shifted such as the hold 1st area, the hold 3rd area → the hold 2nd Uria, the hold 4th area → the hold 3rd area.

After that, in step S406, the fluctuation start processing is executed. Here, the details of the fluctuation start processing will be described using the flowchart of FIG. 31. In step S501, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the hold ball storage area. To do. Specifically, whether or not it is a jackpot is determined based on the relationship between the jackpot random number counter value and the mode at that time, and as described above, at the time of normal low probability, among the numerical values 0 to 676 of the jackpot random number counter C1, "337, "673" is the winning value, and at the time of high probability, "67,131,199,269,337,401,463,523,601,661" is the winning value.

When it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, in step S502, the symbol corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area, that is, a table not showing the jackpot symbol (value of the jackpot symbol counter C2). It is obtained based on the table that shows the correspondence between and the symbol, and that symbol is set in the stop symbol command. At this time, the numerical values 0 to 49 of the jackpot symbol counter C2 correspond to any of the 50 jackpot symbols on all five effective lines, and any of the 50 jackpot symbols is set for the stop symbol command. Will be done. If all of these jackpot symbols are aligned with a predetermined specific symbol, the state shifts to the probabilistic state thereafter, but if the symbols that are not the specific symbol (non-specific symbol> are aligned, the probabilistic state does not occur.

Next, in step S503, the fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation pattern command. At this time, the values of the variable type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are confirmed, and the first such as normal reach, super reach, special reach, premium reach, etc. is confirmed based on the value of the first variable type counter CS1. The reach type of the symbol and other rough symbol variation modes are determined, and the elapsed time until the final stop symbol (middle symbol in the present embodiment) stops after the reach occurs based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2 ( In other words, a finer symbol variation mode such as the number of variation symbols or the stop symbol time) is determined. The relationship between the numerical value of the first variable type counter CS1 and the reach pattern, and the relationship between the numerical value of the second variable type counter CS2 and the stop symbol time are defined in advance by a table or the like.

Further, by adding the information of the lottery result of the jackpot or the miss to the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern command, the fluctuation pattern command can determine not only the reach type of the first symbol but also whether the reach type is the jackpot or the miss. It may be set so that it can be recognized.

An example of simplifying the fluctuation pattern command that can recognize whether the reach type is a big hit or a miss will be described. The lottery result information can be represented as "1" in the case of a jackpot and "0" in the case of a miss, based on the value of the jackpot random number counter C1 and the value of the jackpot symbol counter C2. The case of big hit may be divided into big hit types such as normal big hit and probabilistic big hit. The reach type information is represented by the normal reach as "00", the super reach as "01", the special reach as "10", and the premium reach as "11" based on the value of the variable type counter CS1. be able to.

In this case, the fluctuation pattern command can express the normal reach in the case of a big hit as "100" and the normal reach in the case of a miss as "000". Further, the super reach in the case of a big hit can be expressed as "101", and the super reach in the case of a miss can be expressed as "001". Further, the special reach of the jackpot can be expressed as "110", and the special reach in the case of a miss can be expressed as "010". In addition, the premium reach in the case of a big hit can be expressed as "111". This makes it possible to identify whether or not it is a big hit from the fluctuation pattern command. In addition to the information on whether or not it is a big hit, the variation pattern command can also be given information such as the stop symbol time based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. In the following, a variation pattern command capable of identifying the lottery result of the first symbol will be referred to as a “variation pattern command capable of identifying the result”.

The reach type of the first symbol is determined by the variable pattern command, and it is also possible to determine whether the lottery result is a big hit or a miss by the stop symbol command. In this case, the timing at which the variation pattern command and the stop symbol command are received by the display control device 45 is assumed to be substantially simultaneous or very close in time.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S501 that it is not a big hit, in step S504, it is determined whether or not reach has occurred based on the value of the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. In the case of reach generation, in step S505, it is determined whether or not the reach is out of front and back based on the value of the reach random number counter C3. In the present embodiment, the value of the reach random number counter C3 is any of 0 to 238, of which "0,1" corresponds to the front-back out-of-front reach, and "2 to 21" corresponds to the reach other than the front-back out-of-front. "22 to 238" corresponds to no reach (completely off).

When the front-back off reach occurs, the process proceeds to step S506, and the left, middle, and right out-of-order symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the front-back off reach symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set in the stop symbol command. Further, in step S507, the fluctuation pattern at the time of the front-back deviation reach is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation pattern command. At this time, similarly to step S503, the values of the variable type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503 are confirmed, and the normal reach, super reach, and special reach are confirmed based on the values of the first variable type counter CS1. , Premium reach, etc., the reach type of the first symbol and other rough symbol variation modes are determined, and the final stop symbol (medium symbol in this embodiment) is determined after the reach occurs based on the value of the second variation type counter CS2. A more detailed symbol variation mode such as the elapsed time until the stop (in other words, the number of variable symbols or the stop symbol time) is determined.

If a reach occurs other than the front-rear deviation, the process proceeds to step S508, and the values of the left, middle, and right deviation symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the reach symbol buffer other than the front-rear deviation of the RAM 503 are stopped. Set to. Further, in step S509, a fluctuation pattern at the time of reach other than the front-back deviation is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation pattern command. At this time, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the values of the fluctuation type counters CS1 and CS2 stored in the counter buffer of the RAM 503, as in step S503 and the like.

If it is neither a jackpot nor a reach, the process proceeds to step S510, and the values of the left, middle, and right deviated symbol counters CL, CM, and CR stored in the completely deviated symbol buffer of the RAM 503 are set in the stop symbol command. Further, in step S511, the fluctuation pattern at the time of complete deviation is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is set in the fluctuation pattern command. At this time, since the reach does not occur, the player's interest is diminished, and various symbol variation modes are not required. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in step S511, the symbol variation type is determined using only the first variation type counter CS1 (that is, without using the second variation type counter CS2). As described above, this process ends when the setting of the symbol stop command and the variation pattern command is completed at the time of big hit, when reach occurs, and when reach does not occur.

Returning to the description of FIG. 30, when step S402 is YES, that is, when the variation display of the first symbol is in progress, the process proceeds to step S407 to determine whether or not the variation time has elapsed. At this time, the fluctuation time of the first symbol is determined according to the fluctuation pattern of the first symbol, and step S407 is positively determined when the fluctuation time elapses. Then, in step S408, the fluctuation stop command is set as a final command, and then this process is terminated.

Next, the payout control executed by the CPU 511 in the payout control device 311 will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the main process of the payout control device 311, and this main process is started by resetting when the power is turned on.

First, in step S901, the initial setting process accompanying the power-on is executed. Specifically, a predetermined value set in advance is set in the stack pointer, and the interrupt mode is set. Further, in step S902, the device waits until the payout permission command transmitted from the main control device 261 is received. Then, when the payout permission command is received, the process proceeds to step S903 to allow RAM access, and in step S904, the external interrupt vector is set.

After that, the data backup process is executed for the RAM 513 in the CPU 511. That is, in step S905, it is determined whether or not the RAM erasing switch 323 provided in the power supply device 313 is pressed (ON), and in the following step S906, the power failure occurrence information is set in the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Determine if or not. Further, in step S907, the RAM determination value is calculated, and in the subsequent step S908, it is determined whether or not the RAM determination value matches the RAM determination value saved when the power is turned off, that is, the effectiveness of the backup. The RAM determination value is, for example, a checksum value at the work area address of RAM 513. It is also possible to judge the effectiveness of the backup based on whether or not the keywords written in the predetermined area of the RAM 513 are correctly saved.

If the RAM erase switch 523 is turned on, the process proceeds to the RAM initialization process (step S915 or the like). Further, when the power failure occurrence information is not set or when a backup abnormality is confirmed by the RAM determination value (checksum value or the like), the process proceeds to the initialization process of the RAM 513 (step S915 or the like) in the same manner. That is, in step S915, the entire area of the RAM 513 is cleared to 0, and in the subsequent step S916, the initialization process of the RAM 513 is executed. Further, in step S917, the initial setting of the CPU peripheral device is performed, and in step S918, interrupt permission is set, and the process proceeds to the payout control process described later.

On the other hand, when the RAM erase switch 323 is not pressed, the power is restored on condition that the power failure occurrence information is set and the RAM judgment value (checksum value, etc.) is normal. Execute the process (process at the time of power failure recovery). That is, in step S909, the stack pointer before the power off is restored, and in step S910, the power off occurrence information is cleared. Further, in step S911, the CPU peripheral device is initially set, and in step S912, the used register is restored from the backup area 513a of the RAM 513. Further, in steps S913 and S914, after returning the interrupt enable / disallow to the state before the power off, the address returns to the address before the power off.

Next, the flow of the payout control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In FIG. 36, in step S1001, a command from the main control device 261 is acquired, and the total number of prize balls is stored. In step S1002, the launch permission is set for the launch control device 312. Further, in step S1003, the state return switch 321 is checked, and when it is determined that the state return operation has started, the state return operation is executed.

After that, in step S1004, the lower plate full tank state or the lower plate full tank release state is set according to the change in the state of the lower plate 15. That is, when the lower plate 15 is full, the lower plate 15 is determined by the detection signal of the lower plate full switch, and when the lower plate is full, the lower plate full state is set and the lower plate is not full. , Execute the setting of the lower plate full tank release state. Further, in step S1005, the setting of the state without the tank ball or the state without the tank ball is executed according to the change in the state of the tank ball. That is, the state without a tank ball is determined by the detection signal of the switch without a tank ball, the setting of the state without a tank ball is executed when the tank ball is lost, and when the tank ball is no longer present, the state without a tank ball is released. Perform the settings.

After that, in step S1006, it is determined whether or not there is a notification state, and if there is a notification state, the notification is performed by the 7-segment LED provided in the payout control device 311.

In steps S1007 to S1009, the prize ball payout process is executed. In this case, if the lending ball cannot be paid out and the total number of prize balls stored in step S1001 is not 0 (both steps S1007 and S1008 are NO), the process proceeds to step S1009 and the prize ball control process (described later). FIG. 37) is started. If the prize balls cannot be paid out or the total number of prize balls is 0 (YES in any of steps S1007 and S1008), the process proceeds to the ball rental process.

After that, in steps S101 to S1012, the ball rental payout process is executed. In this case, if the ball lending cannot be paid out and the ball lending request from the card unit is received (NO in step S1010 and YES in S1011), the process proceeds to step S1012 and the ball lending control process (described later). FIG. 38) is started. Further, if the ball lending cannot be paid out or the ball lending request is not received (YES in step S1010 or NO in S1011), the subsequent ball removal process is executed.

In step S1013, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the ball removal process on the condition that the state return switch 321 is checked and the ball removal operation is not started and the ball removal operation is not started. In the following step S1014, the control of the vibrator 360 (vibe motor control) is executed on condition that the ball is in a jammed state. After that, the process returns to the beginning of the main payout control process.

Here, in the prize ball control process shown in FIG. 37, in step S1101, the payout motor 358a is driven to pay out the prize balls. In the following step S1102, whether or not the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal is determined based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1103, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the retry process, the payout motor 358a is stopped, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG. 36.

If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1104, and it is determined from the detection result of the payout count switch whether or not the game ball is normally counted. If the count of the game balls is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1105, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the retry process, the payout motor 358a is stopped, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG. 36.

Further, if the count of the game balls is normal, the process proceeds to step S1106, and it is determined whether or not the count number of the game balls by the payout count switch reaches the total number of prize balls and the payout is completed. If the payout is completed, the payout motor 358a is stopped in step S1107, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG. 36.

Further, in the ball lending control process shown in FIG. 38, in step S1201, the payout motor 358a is driven to pay out the ball lending. In the following step S1202, whether or not the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal is determined based on the detection result of the payout rotation sensor. If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1203, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the retry process, the payout motor 358a is stopped, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG. 36.

If the rotation of the payout motor 358a is normal, the process proceeds to step S1204, and whether or not the game ball is normally counted is determined by the detection result of the payout count switch. If the count of the game balls is not normal, the process proceeds to step S1205, the payout motor 358a is driven to execute the retry process, the payout motor 358a is stopped, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG. 36.

Further, if the game ball count is normal, the process proceeds to step S1206, and it is determined whether or not the number of game balls counted by the payout count switch reaches a predetermined number of rented balls (25 balls) and the payout is completed. If the payout is completed, the payout motor 358a is stopped in step S1207, and then the process returns to the payout control process of FIG. 36.

Next, the configuration of a further feature portion of the pachinko machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described.

First, in order to facilitate the understanding of the first embodiment, the entire display effect of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 39. FIG. 39 is a timing chart of the display effect of the first embodiment.

At the timing T1, a start winning signal is input to the main control device 261 based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first start port 33. At the timing T2, the main control device 261 generates a variation pattern command, a stop symbol command, and a variation pattern command that can identify the result based on the input of the start winning signal, and transmits the command to the display control device 45. .. However, the process at the timing T2 is a process when a start prize is given when the start condition is not held and the first symbol is not changing (that is, the change is stopped). If the start condition is not held and there is a start prize during the change of the first symbol, the process at the timing T2 is performed after the change of the first symbol during the change is stopped. In addition, if the start condition is suspended and the start prize is awarded during the fluctuation of the first symbol, the reserved portion is processed at timing T2 after the fluctuation of the first symbol during the fluctuation is stopped. Therefore, after the fluctuation of the first symbol during the fluctuation based on the start condition of the reserved portion is stopped, the process of processing the next reserved portion at the timing T2 is repeated until the reserved portion is exhausted. Next, at the timing T3, when the display control device 45 receives the stop symbol command and the variation pattern command from the main control device 261, the display control device 42 causes the first symbol display device 42 to start the display effect. That is, the variable display of the first symbol is started.

Here, the display effect is roughly divided, and it is predetermined that the first display effect and the third display effect are performed in order. The display effect is performed when a command such as a variation pattern command corresponding to the reach variation indicating that the variation of the first symbol is reach is sent from the main control device 261 to the display control device 45. , It is a production from the start to the end of the fluctuation of the first symbol. In addition, each of these display effects has a predetermined display time based on a command sent from the main control device 261 (determination on the main control device 261 side), and the first display effect and the third display effect A plurality of types of display patterns are stored in advance in the variable display pattern table of the display control device 45. The first display effect is an effect of moving or rotating the first symbol, which is mainly a single number or a pattern combining a number and a character, at a speed that is difficult for the player to recognize. The third display effect is a reach effect such as so-called normal reach, super reach, special reach, and premium reach.

The second display effect is a series of suggestive effects executed while the third display effect is being performed by the first symbol display device 42, and includes suggestive information suggesting the content of the third display effect. ing. The suggestion information also includes an effect called a reach notice effect, a chance effect or a chance display effect, and a jackpot expectation degree suggested from the contents of the third display effect.

At the timing T4, the display control device 45 determines the level and pattern of a series of suggestion effects. A series of suggestive effects will be described later. At the timing T5, the display control device 45 causes the first symbol display device 42 to start the normal reach effect. At the timing T6, the display control device 45 causes the first symbol display device 42 to start displaying the comment "Press the button!". The predetermined period from the timing T6 (for example, 3 seconds in the first embodiment) is a button valid period in which the detection of the operation button 440 is determined to be valid. The button validity period corresponds to the detection validity period of the present invention.

At the timing T7, the detection signal is input to the display control device 45 by pressing the operation button 440. At the timing T8, immediately after receiving the detection signal, the display control device 45 causes the suggestion effect display unit 400, which will be described later, to start a stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects. At the timing T9, the display control device 45 ends a series of suggestion effects. The period from the timing T6 to the timing T9 (for example, 11 seconds in the first embodiment) is a suggestion effect period from the start to the end of a series of suggestion effects.

At the timing T10, when it is predetermined in the third display effect that the normal reach develops into the premium reach, the display control device 45 causes the first symbol display device 42 to start the premium reach effect. At the timing T11, the main control device 261 determines that the variation display effect of the identification information ends based on the elapsed time of the display effect, and transmits a confirmation command to the display control device 45. At the timing T12, when the display control device 45 receives the confirmation command from the main control device 261, the display control device 45 causes the first symbol display device 42 to end the premium reach effect and perform the confirmation display of the first symbol. In the timing T11 and the timing T12, the confirmation command is transmitted and received in order to display the confirmation of the first symbol, but in a configuration in which the confirmation command is not transmitted or received, for example, in the lapse of time from the start of fluctuation. Based on this, the first symbol may be fixedly displayed. The elapsed time from the start of fluctuation may be measured by the main control device 261 or the display control device 45.

Next, a series of suggestive effects will be described with reference to FIG. 40. FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating a series of suggestion effects executed by the suggestion effect display unit of the first embodiment.

The suggestion effect display unit 400 is divided into seven lighting areas 401 to 407 from the first to the seventh, and a light source such as an LED is arranged on the back surface side of each lighting area. Each of the lighting areas 401 to 407 is used in a series of suggestive effects, but may be used for other effects or may be appropriately emitted according to the situation of the game.

A series of suggestion effects are expected to be stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the first symbol has been changed to the jackpot state as a result of the variable display of the first symbol due to the stepwise change of the display mode in the suggestion effect display unit 400. It is a production that suggests. Specifically, the stepwise change of the display mode is a stepwise change of the lighting mode of each lighting area from the first lighting area 401 to the seventh lighting area 407 of the suggestion effect display unit 400. In this embodiment, the lighting mode of each lighting area from the first lighting area 401 to the seventh lighting area 407 is referred to as a display mode. The stepwise change of the display mode is started when the player presses the operation button 440 within the button valid period, and ends when the change ends or the suggestion effect period ends.

In the stepwise change of the display mode, there are cases where the first lighting area 401 is lit and the first lighting area 401 is lit (FIG. 40A), and cases where the second lighting area 402 is lit (FIG. 40A). FIG. 40 (b)), when the third lighting area 403 is lit (FIG. 40 (c)), and when the fourth lighting area 404 is lit (FIG. 40 (d)), the third display effect is displayed. Suggests that it ends with a normal reach. When the fifth lighting area 405 is lit (FIG. 40 (e)), it is suggested that the third display effect ends with super reach. When the sixth lighting area 406 is lit, it is suggested that the third display effect ends with a special reach (FIG. 40 (f)). When the 7th lighting area 407 is lit, it is suggested that the 3rd display effect ends with the premium reach (FIG. 40 (g)).

In the first embodiment, the premium reach is a reach with a fixed jackpot, the special reach is a reach with a lower expectation of a jackpot than the premium reach, and the super reach is a reach with a lower expectation of a jackpot than the special reach. Normal reach is a reach with lower expectations for jackpots than super reach. That is, in the first embodiment, the premium reach is established only in the case of a big hit, but the special reach, the super reach, and the normal reach are set to be established in the case of a big hit and the case of a missed reach. In addition, although the premium reach may be missed without confirming the jackpot, it may be set as the reach with the highest expectation of the jackpot.

In the above, it is suggested that a specific reach type occurs depending on the finally lit lighting area, but it is suggested that there is a high possibility that a specific reach type occurs depending on the finally lit lighting area. It may be set as. For example, when the sixth lighting area 406 is finally lit, it may end in either super reach or special reach, but it may be suggested that there is a high possibility that it will end in special reach. Similarly, the other lighting areas may be configured to suggest which reach is likely to end.

In addition, the content suggested by the lighting area that is finally lit may also suggest the content that the reach showing the minimum degree of jackpot expectation develops. For example, it is suggested that normal reach may occur when the first lighting area 401 or the second lighting area 402 is lit, and when the third lighting area 403 or the fourth lighting area 404 is lit, it is equal to or higher than the normal reach. It suggests that it may develop into a reach with a jackpot expectation, and if it lights up to the 5th lighting area 405, it suggests that it may develop into a reach with a jackpot expectation higher than the super reach. It is suggested that a special reach will occur when the sixth lighting area 406 is lit, and a premium reach will be generated when the seventh lighting area 407 is lit.

Next, the stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects will be described with reference to FIG. 40 described above.

The stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects depends on the level corresponding to the number of steps at which the stepwise change of the display mode finally reaches and the pattern of the stepwise change of the display mode until reaching this level. Will be decided.

Regarding the level, in the above, the one in which only the first lighting area 401 is finally lit is the level 1, the one in which the second lighting area 402 is lit is the level 2, and the one in which the third lighting area 403 is lit. Is level 3, those that light up to the 4th lighting area 404 are level 4, those that light up to the 5th lighting area 405 are level 5, and those that light up to the 6th lighting area 406 are level 6. The level 7 is the one that lights up to the 7th lighting area 407.

That is, levels 1 to 4 suggest that the third display effect ends with normal reach (or that is likely to occur; the same applies hereinafter), and level 5 suggests that the third display effect ends with super reach. However, level 6 suggests that the third display effect ends with a special reach, and level 7 suggests that the third display effect ends with a premium reach.

Regarding the patterns, for example, pattern A, which lights up at equal time intervals from the beginning to the end of the suggestion production period, and pattern B, in which the number of lights increases rapidly from the beginning to the end and gradually increases from the middle to the end, and the beginning. There is a pattern C in which the number of lights gradually increases and the number of lights increases rapidly from the middle stage to the final stage. By gradually changing the display mode in this way, it is possible to gradually raise the player's expectation for the result of a series of suggestive effects. In addition to the pattern in which the time interval of the stepwise change is made uniform as in pattern A, the game is played by biasing the time interval toward the beginning as in pattern B or by changing the way of stretching as in pattern C. It is possible to provoke a person or raise the player's feelings from the middle.

Next, the relationship between the stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects and the timing of pressing the button of the player detected within the button validity period will be described with reference to FIG. 41. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing the relationship between the button pressing timing of the first embodiment and the stepwise change of the display mode.

In the following, based on the level and pattern of the series of suggestion effects predetermined at the timing T4, the display mode is gradually changed in the series of suggestion effects of the pattern A which lights up at the level 7 at equal intervals of 1.4 seconds. However, when the player's button press is detected 1.0 seconds after the start of the button validity period (that is, the start of the suggestion effect period) (button press timing a), and 2.0 seconds after the start of the button validity period. What happens when the player's button press is detected (button press timing b) and when the player's button press is detected 3.0 seconds after the start of the button validity period (button press timing c). Explain whether it is executed in. Although the lighting start timing of each lighting area is shown in chronological order in FIG. 41, each lighting area continues to be lit from the start of lighting until the end of a series of suggestion effects, and with the end of the series of suggestion effects. It shall be turned off.

As shown in the lighting start timing d, the stepwise change of the display mode executed at the button pressing timing a is that the first lighting area 401 is lit 1.4 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and the suggestion effect period starts. The second lighting area 402 is lit 2.8 seconds after the start, the third lighting area 403 is lit 4.2 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and the fourth lighting area 5.6 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. 404 is lit, the fifth lighting area 405 is lit 7.0 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, the sixth lighting area 406 is lit 8.4 seconds after the suggestion effect period, and the suggestion effect period is 9.8. After a second, the seventh lighting area 407 is lit. In the first embodiment, the equal interval of 1.4 seconds is referred to as "normal lighting schedule", and the pattern of lighting according to the normal lighting schedule is referred to as "original pattern".

As shown in the lighting start timing e, the stepwise change of the display mode executed at the button pressing timing b is from the start of the suggestion effect period, which is the timing to start lighting the first lighting area 401 in the original pattern. Since the player's button press is not detected after 4 seconds, the first lighting area 401 cannot be lit 1.4 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. Therefore, the lighting of the first lighting area 401 is temporarily suspended. The reserved lighting of the first lighting area 401 is executed 0.6 seconds after the time when the player's button press is detected, that is, 2.6 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. After that, 2.8 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, which is the timing to start lighting the second lighting area 402 in the original pattern, comes. Therefore, the lighting from the second lighting area 402 to the seventh lighting area 407 is executed at equal intervals of 1,4 seconds according to the original pattern.

As shown in the lighting start timing f, the stepwise change of the display mode executed at the button pressing timing c is a suggestion effect of starting the lighting of the first lighting area 401 and the second lighting area 402 in the original pattern. Since the player's button press is not detected 1.4 seconds and 2.8 seconds after the start of the period, the first lighting area 401 and the second lighting area 402 cannot be lit. Therefore, the lighting of the first lighting area 401 and the second lighting area 402 is temporarily suspended. The reserved lighting of the first lighting area 401 and the lighting of the second lighting area 402 are executed in a pattern of even intervals of 0.6 seconds for 1.2 seconds from the time when the player's button press is detected. That is, the lighting of the first lighting area 401 is executed 0.6 seconds after the time when the player's button press is detected (3.6 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period), and the second lighting is held. The lighting of the area 402 is executed 0.6 seconds after the reserved first lighting area 401 is turned on (that is, 4.2 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period).

After that, 4.2 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, which is the timing to start lighting the third lighting area 403 in the original pattern, the reserved second lighting area 402 is being lit. The lighting of the third lighting area 403 cannot be executed. Therefore, the lighting of the third lighting area 403 is temporarily suspended. The reserved third lighting area 403 is lit 0.4 seconds after the second lighting area 402 is lit (4.6 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period). After that, the lighting from the fourth lighting area 404 to the seventh lighting area 407 is executed in the original pattern. Therefore, the lighting pattern from the fourth lighting area 404 to the seventh lighting area 407 is the same as the original pattern.

Here, the invention according to the present embodiment and the prior art will be compared and described.
In the prior art, if the player's button press is not detected within 1.4 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, for example, a series of suggestions are made from the time when the button press is detected within the suggestion effect period. Start the production. Therefore, for example, if the button press is detected 2.6 seconds after the start of the above-mentioned suggestion effect period, the timing of starting the lighting of the 7th lighting area 407 exceeds the suggestion effect period, so that it should be lit. There is a problem that the seventh lighting area 407 does not light and a series of suggestion effects ends in the middle.

On the other hand, in the invention according to the present embodiment, when there is a period in which the button valid period and the lighting timing in the normal lighting schedule overlap, and the button is not pressed even when the lighting timing comes, the lighting is turned on. It is held as valid, and after the button is pressed, the held portion is lit before the lighting timing in the normal lighting schedule arrives.

As a result, the conventional problem that the stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects cannot be seen to the end when the timing of the player's button pressing is late as in the conventional case is solved, and the player's button pressing is solved. In a series of suggestion effects in which the display mode is changed stepwise in response to the detection of the above, the effect that the player's expectation for the result of the series of suggestion effects can be gradually raised can be maintained.

Further, regardless of the timing at which the player's button press is detected during the button validity period, the stepwise change of the display mode is executed to the end in the suggestion effect period using the original pattern. As a result, it becomes possible to show the player the change in the display mode that may not be visible during the execution of the change in the display mode for the unexecuted portion.

Next, an electrical configuration that executes a stepwise change in the display mode in a series of suggestion effects will be described with reference to FIG. 42. FIG. 42 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration for executing a series of suggestive effects of the first embodiment. In addition, FIG. 24 is also referred to as appropriate.

The main control device 261 determines the variation display effect to be displayed on the first symbol display device 42 based on the winning detection of the game ball at the first start port 33, and displays the execution of the determined variation display effect. Instruct the control device 45. Specifically, it should be displayed on the first symbol display device 42 based on various counter values (for example, variable type counters and other counters) at the time of detecting the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 33. A command for determining the variation display effect and instructing the execution of the determined variation display effect (for example, a variation pattern command that can identify whether or not it is correct, a normal variation pattern command, a stop symbol command, etc.) is output to the display control device 45. Instruct. That is, the main control device 261 includes a fluctuation pattern command or a normal fluctuation pattern command that can identify whether or not the fluctuation pattern instructing the fluctuation time information in the fluctuation display of the first symbol is commanded, and the first symbol when the fluctuation is stopped. A display control device that displays a stop symbol command (also called a symbol type command) as a stop identification information command indicating the type of (for example, symbol type at the time of a big hit, probability change or normal) and a confirmation command for confirming the variation display of the first symbol. It is configured to transmit to 45.

As described above, the display control device 45 includes a CPU 521, a ROM (program ROM) 522, a work RAM 523, a video RAM 524, a character ROM 525, and an image controller 526. In FIG. 42, the CPU 521 is one of them. And the part related to the ROM (program ROM) 522 and the work RAM 523 are described, and the description of the other parts is omitted.

The CPU 521 controls a display effect displayed on the first symbol display device 42 and a series of suggestion effects displayed on the suggestion effect display unit 400. A variation display pattern table in which a plurality of types of variation display display patterns to be displayed on the first symbol display device 42 according to an instruction from the CPU 521 are stored in advance is included in the ROM 522 shown in FIG. 24. Hereinafter, the configuration of each part will be described in detail.

The CPU 521 is a case where a series of suggestion effects can be executed by a command from the main control device 261, and when a player's button press is detected within a predetermined button validity period, a predetermined suggestion is given. Within the effect period, the suggestion effect display unit 400 is made to execute the stepwise change of the display mode to the end. Specifically, the CPU 521 has a configuration including a first determination unit 410, a second determination unit 412, a level determination unit 415, a pattern determination unit 420, a suggestion effect execution unit 425, and an operation determination unit 430. It has become. The functions of the pattern determination unit 420, the suggestion effect execution unit 425, and the operation determination unit 430 correspond to the functions of the program stored in the ROM 522 and the work RAM 523 to be referred to. Although the pattern determination unit 420, the suggestion effect execution unit 425, and the operation determination unit 430 are configured as software, they may be configured as different hardware. The level pattern determination table 423 is included in the ROM 522 shown in FIG. 24, and the first storage unit 450 and the second storage unit 455 are included in the work RAM 523 shown in FIG. 24. The CPU 521 corresponds to the suggestion effect control means of the present invention, the level determination unit 415 corresponds to the level determination means of the present invention, the pattern determination unit 420 corresponds to the pattern determination means of the present invention, and the suggestion effect execution unit 425. Corresponds to the suggestion effect execution unit of the present invention.

The first determination unit 410 determines whether or not a command has been received from the main control device 261. In addition, the first determination unit 410 also determines whether or not the jackpot lottery is successful, and whether or not there is a reach in the case of a loss, when the variation pattern command that can identify the success or failure, the stop symbol command, and the variation pattern command is received. It is a thing. When the first determination unit 410 determines that the variation pattern command has been received, the image controller 526 of the display control device 45 shown in FIG. 24 refers to the video RAM 524 and the character ROM 525 based on the content of the variation pattern command. , The image effect for varyingly displaying the first symbol is displayed on the first symbol display device 42.

When the second determination unit 412 determines that the first determination unit 410 has received the variation pattern command, the second determination unit 412 determines whether or not to execute a series of suggestion effects in the third display effect based on the variation pattern command. To do. The second determination unit 412 executes a series of suggestion effects at a rate of 1/3 of the fluctuation pattern command received at the time of a jackpot, and a series of suggestions at a rate of 1/2 of the fluctuation pattern command received at the time of missed reach. It is set to perform the production.

To determine whether or not to execute a series of suggestion effects, it is conceivable to include information on whether or not to execute a series of suggestion effects in the variation pattern command. For example, the CPU 501 of the main control device 261 is provided with a random number counter for determining whether or not to execute a series of suggestion effects, and at the time of a big hit, the numerical value of the random number counter indicates that a series of suggestion effects is executed. It is conceivable to configure the random number counter so that the numerical value of the random number counter is determined to have executed a series of suggestion effects at a rate of 1/2 at the time of the outlier reach. The ratio of executing the series of suggestion effects is not limited to the ratio described above, and is appropriately determined. In addition, the series of suggestion effects may be executed at either the jackpot time or the missed reach, or may be configured to be executed at the time of no reach missed.

A simplified example of a variation pattern command that is determined to execute a series of suggestion effects is the above-mentioned premium reach "111" in the case of a jackpot plus "1" in the case of executing a series of suggestion effects, and "1111". "It can be expressed as. In other reach types, for example, "1101" can be expressed by adding "1" when executing a series of suggestion effects to the special reach "110" in the case of a big hit. When a series of suggestion effects are not executed, for example, a special reach "111" in the case of a big hit and "0" in the case of not executing a series of suggestion effects can be added to express "1110". In this way, the second determination unit 412 can determine whether or not to execute a series of suggestion effects based on the variation pattern command.

The operation determination unit 430 receives the detection signal transmitted when the operation button 440 is operated by the player, and determines whether or not the time point is the button valid period in the suggestion effect period. As a determination method, for example, when a variation pattern command is transmitted from the main control device 261 to the display control device 45, a display in which the selected variation display pattern is performed by the timer 431 inside the operation determination unit 430. Count the elapsed time of the production. Since the start time and end time of the button valid period are predetermined in the elapsed time of the display effect, it can be said that the elapsed time of the button valid period is counted. Using the time information of the elapsed time of the display effect or the elapsed time of the button valid period, it is determined whether or not the time point at which the detection signal from the operation button 440 is transmitted is during the button valid period. In the above description, the operation determination unit 430 determines whether or not the operation button 440 is in the button valid period in the suggestion effect period each time the operation button 440 is input, but the operation button 440 is used only during the button valid period. You may judge whether or not it has been entered.

The timer 431 is not limited to counting the elapsed time of the display effect, but also counts the elapsed time of the suggestion effect period, and counts the remaining time of the display effect period or the suggestion effect period. May be good.

Based on the command transmitted from the main control device 261 to the display control device 45, the level determination unit 415 determines the level corresponding to the number of steps at which the stepwise change of the display mode finally reaches before the start of the series of suggestion effects. To decide. This command includes one or more commands that can determine whether or not a special gaming state occurs and can determine the type of variation pattern in the variation display of the identification information. An example of one command is a variation pattern command that can determine whether or not a special gaming state occurs and can determine the type of variation pattern in the variation display of identification information, that is, the above-mentioned variation that can identify whether or not it is correct. It is a pattern command. Examples of the plurality of commands are a stop symbol command that can determine whether or not a special gaming state occurs, and a variation pattern command that can determine the type of variation pattern in the variation display of identification information.

When the level determination unit 415 receives a variation pattern command that can identify the result, a stop symbol command, and a variation pattern command, the level determination unit 415 analyzes the lottery result of the first symbol and the reach type of the first symbol from the received commands. It is configured as follows. Then, the level determination unit 415 determines the level to be executed from the corresponding levels according to the result of the analysis.

Based on various commands transmitted from the main control device 261 to the display control device 45, the pattern determination unit 420 determines the pattern of the stepwise change of the display mode until the level determined by the level determination unit 415 is reached, and the button validity period. It is decided before. It can be said that this pattern determines the time length from the start to the end of the stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects. The commands are the above-mentioned variation pattern command that can identify the correctness, the stop symbol command, and the variation pattern command. The pattern determination unit 420 is also configured to analyze the lottery result of the first symbol and the reach type of the first symbol from the received command.

The level pattern determination table 423 is a table that is referred to when the level determination unit 415 determines the level and when the pattern determination unit 420 determines the pattern. In the level pattern determination table 423, levels 1 to 7, patterns A, B, and C, the reach type of the first symbol included in the variation pattern command, the lottery result of the first symbol, and the final stop symbol after the reach occurs (book). In the embodiment, the information of the elapsed time (hereinafter referred to as the stop symbol time) until the middle symbol) is stopped is associated with the information.

When the timing for the suggestion effect display unit 400 to execute the stepwise change of the display mode has arrived, the first storage unit 450 has the amount of the timing when the player's button press is not detected. The change in the display mode is stored as the first unexecuted portion.

When the timing for the suggestion effect execution unit 425 to execute the stepwise change of the display mode arrives during the execution of the first unexecuted portion, the second storage unit 455 sets the display mode for the portion for which the timing has arrived. The change is stored as the second unexecuted portion.

In the first embodiment, only the first storage unit 450 and the second storage unit 455 are provided, but by providing the third storage unit, the fourth storage unit, and the nth storage unit, the second unexecuted portion is provided. Even if an unexecuted portion occurs thereafter, it may be configured so that the stepwise change of the display mode of the unexecuted portion can be executed.

When the player's button press is detected within the button validity period, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 receives the suggestion effect according to the level determined by the level determination unit 415 and the pattern determined by the pattern determination unit 420. Within the period, the suggestion effect display unit 400 is made to execute the stepwise change of the display mode to the end. Further, when the player's button press is detected, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 executes the first unexecuted portion stored in the first storage unit 450 within a predetermined first time, and the first unexecuted portion is executed. It also has a function of executing a stepwise change of the display mode according to the original pattern after the execution of the unexecuted portion is completed. Further, after the suggestion effect execution unit 425 finishes executing the first unexecuted portion, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 stores the second unexecuted portion stored in the second storage unit 455 within a predetermined second time shorter than the first time. It has a function of executing and executing the stepwise change of the display mode according to the original pattern after the execution of the second unexecuted portion is completed.

Next, a method of determining the level and the pattern in the series of suggestion effects will be described with reference to FIG. 43. FIG. 43 is a schematic diagram of the level pattern determination table of the first embodiment.

A level pattern determination table 423 is used to determine the level and pattern in a series of suggestion effects. The level pattern determination table 423 contains information on levels 1 to 7, patterns A, B, and C, the reach type of the first symbol included in the variation pattern command, the lottery result of the first symbol, and the stop symbol time. For example, they are associated as follows.

<When the reach type is premium reach>
The lottery result is only for big hits. There are two types of stop symbol time (elapsed time from the occurrence of reach to the stop of the final stop symbol), the longer one is represented as "long" and the shorter one is represented as "short". When the stop symbol time is "long", the pattern A is set at level 7. When the stop symbol time is "short", the level is set to pattern C at 7.

<When the reach type is special reach>
The level is the same, but the pattern is different depending on whether the lottery result is a big hit or a miss. There are two types of stop symbol time, "long" and "short". If the lottery result is a big hit and the stop symbol time is "long", the pattern A is set at level 6. If the lottery result is a big hit and the stop symbol time is "short", the pattern C is set at level 6. If the lottery result is out of order and the stop symbol time is "long" or "short", the pattern B is set at level 6.

<When the reach type is Super Reach>
The level is the same, but the pattern is different depending on whether the lottery result is a big hit or a miss. There are two types of stop symbol time, "long" and "short". If the lottery result is a big hit and the stop symbol time is "long", the pattern A is set at level 5. If the lottery result is a big hit and the stop symbol time is "short", the pattern C is set at level 5. If the lottery result is out of order and the stop symbol time is "short", the pattern B is set at level 5.

<When the reach type is normal reach>
The level and pattern are different depending on the relationship between the lottery result being a big hit or a miss, and the stop symbol time. There are two types of stop symbol time, "long" is "long 1" and "long 2", "medium" is "medium 1" and "medium 2", and "short" is "short 1" and "short 2". There are two types, "extremely short", "extremely short 1" and "extremely short 2". If the lottery result is a big hit, if the stop symbol time is "long 1", it will be pattern A at level 4, if it is "medium 1", it will be pattern C at level 3, and if it is "short 1", it will be pattern 2 at level 2. In the case of "extremely short 1" in B, the pattern A is set at level 1. If the lottery result is off and the stop symbol time is "long 2", it is set to pattern B at level 4, if it is "medium 2", it is set to pattern C at level 3, and if it is "short 2", it is set to pattern C. At level 2, it is set to pattern A, and in the case of "extremely short 2", it is set to pattern C at level 1, respectively.

In this way, when the display control device 45 receives the variation pattern command, the stop symbol command, and the variation pattern command that can identify whether or not the display control device 45 is correct, the level determination unit 415 and the pattern determination unit 420 move to the level. -The level and pattern of 1 can be determined by referring to the pattern determination table 423. As a result, only one level / pattern determination table 423 is required when determining one level and pattern from the plurality of levels and patterns, so that the level and pattern determination processing load can be reduced. Therefore, the amount of heat generated by the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 that performs the level and pattern determination processing can be suppressed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the display control device 45 from malfunctioning.

Further, in relation to the button pressing timings a to c described above, the level and the pattern are determined with reference to one level pattern determination table 423 regardless of whether the button pressing is early or late, so that the button pressing timing is determined. It is possible to suppress an increase in the level and pattern determination processing load as much as possible even when the speed is slowed down.

The above-mentioned method for determining the level and pattern is an example, and the number of stages at which the stepwise change of the display mode finally reaches in a series of suggestion effects in which the jackpot suggests the degree of expectation that occurs in the variable display of the identification information. And any other method may be used as long as it can determine the pattern of the stepwise change of the display mode until the number of steps is reached.

Next, control processing related to a series of suggestion effects will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 and 45. FIG. 44 is a flowchart of the suggestion effect control process of the first embodiment, and FIG. 45 is a flowchart of the suggestion effect control process following FIG. 44. In addition, in FIG. 44 and the following, the case where the fluctuation pattern command that can identify the correctness is transmitted from the main control device 261 is described as an example, but the stop symbol command and the fluctuation pattern command are transmitted to the display control device 45. The same applies when it is transmitted.

The suggestion effect control process is a process executed by the CPU 521 of the display control device 45. In step S1700, the first determination unit 410 determines whether or not a variation pattern command that can identify whether or not the result has been received from the main control device 261. As a result of the determination, if a variation pattern command that can identify the result is received, the process proceeds to step S1705. If a variation pattern command that can identify the result is not received, this process ends.

In step S1705, the first determination unit 410 determines whether or not the received variation pattern command that can identify whether the command is correct or not indicates a jackpot. If the result of the determination indicates a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1715. If it does not indicate a jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S1710.

In step S1710, the first determination unit 410 determines whether or not a reach such as a normal reach, a super reach, or a special reach is established based on a variation pattern command that can identify whether or not the command is correct. As a result of the determination, if the reach is established, the process proceeds to step S1715, and if the reach is not established, the present process is terminated.

In step S1715, the second determination unit 412 determines whether or not the suggestion effect lottery unit 410 executes a series of suggestion effects in the third display effect based on the variation pattern command that can identify the result. As a result of the determination, when a series of suggestion effects are to be executed, the process proceeds to step S1725. If a series of suggestion effects are not executed, this process is terminated and the process returns to the normal process.

The image controller 526 starts timing of the variable display effect of the first symbol regardless of whether the second determination unit 412 determines to execute the series of suggestive effects or does not determine to execute the series of suggestive effects. According to this, a normal process of displaying the variation display effect of the first symbol on the first symbol display device 42 is performed.

In step S1725, the level determination unit 415 determines the level of a series of suggestion effects based on the variation pattern command that can identify the result. Further, the pattern determination unit 420 determines a series of suggestion effect patterns based on the variation pattern command that can identify whether or not the result is correct.

In step S1730, the image controller 526 causes the first symbol display device 42 to display the comment "Press the button!" At the start of the button validity period in the next step S1735.

In step S1735, the timer 431 in the operation determination unit 430 starts counting the elapsed time of the button valid period based on the time information (count value) related to the elapsed time of the variation display effect of the first symbol. At the same time, the timer 431 also starts counting the elapsed time of the suggestion effect period. The suggestion effect execution unit 425 may have a timer function.

In step S1740, the operation determination unit 430 determines whether or not the detection signal from the operation button 440 is received within the button validity period. As a result of the determination, if the detection signal of the operation button 440 is received, the process immediately proceeds to step S1760. That is, when the detection signal of the operation button 440 is received, the process proceeds to the next step S1760 even if there is time remaining before the end of the button valid period at that timing. If the detection signal of the operation button 440 has not been received, the process proceeds to step S1745.

In step S1745, the operation determination unit 430 determines whether or not the button validity period has expired based on the count value of the elapsed time of the display effect from the timer 431. As a result of the determination, if the button valid period has not expired, the process proceeds to step S1750, and if the button valid period has expired, this process ends.

In step S1750, when the timing for changing the display mode of the suggestion effect execution unit 425 has arrived, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 does not detect the player's button press, and the amount of the timing has arrived. It is determined whether or not there is a change in the display mode. As a result of the determination, if there is a change in the display mode for the time when the timing has arrived, the process proceeds to step S1755, and if there is no change in the display mode for the time when the timing has arrived, the process from step S1740 is repeated.

In step S1755, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 stores the change in the display mode for the time when the timing has arrived in the first storage unit 450 as the first unexecuted portion. When step S1755 is completed, the process from step S1740 is repeated until the player's button press is detected or the button validity period ends.

In step S1760, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 determines whether or not the first unexecuted portion stored in the first storage unit 450 is 1 or more. As a result of the determination, if the first unexecuted portion is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S1765. If it is less than 1, that is, if there is no first unexecuted portion, the process proceeds to step S1800, and the suggestion effect executing unit 425 executes a stepwise change of the display mode until the determined level is reached according to the original pattern.

In step S1765, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 reads out the first unexecuted portion stored in the first storage unit 450, and executes the first unexecuted portion in a predetermined first pattern in a predetermined first time. For example, the predetermined first time is 1.2 seconds, and the predetermined first pattern is an even interval of 0.6 seconds.

In step S1770, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 changes the display mode of the suggestion effect execution unit 425 during the execution of the first unexecuted portion, and the display mode of the display mode for which the timing has arrived is reached. Determine if there is a change. As a result of the determination, if there is no change in the display mode for the time when the timing has arrived, it is determined whether or not the first unexecuted portion has been executed (step S1772). As a result of the determination, if the first unexecuted portion has been executed, the process proceeds to step S1785, and if the first unexecuted portion has not been executed, the process from step S1765 is repeated.

In step S1775, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 stores in the second storage unit 455 the change in the display mode for which the original timing has arrived during the execution of the first unexecuted portion as the second unexecuted portion.

In step S1780, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 determines whether or not the execution of the first unexecuted portion has been completed. As a result of the determination, if the execution of the first unexecuted portion is completed, the process proceeds to step S1785, and if the execution of the first unexecuted portion is not completed, the process from step S1765 is repeated.

In step S1785, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 determines whether or not the second unexecuted portion stored in the second storage unit 455 is 1 or more. As a result of the determination, if the second unexecuted portion is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S1790, and if the second unexecuted portion is less than 1, that is, if there is no second unexecuted portion, the process proceeds to step S1800.

In step S1790, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 reads out the second unexecuted portion stored in the second storage unit 455, and executes the second unexecuted portion in a predetermined second pattern in a predetermined second time. For example, the predetermined second time is a time shorter than the first time, and the predetermined second pattern is an even pattern having a shorter time interval than the first pattern.

In step S1795, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 determines whether or not the execution of the second unexecuted portion has been completed. As a result of the determination, if the execution of the second unexecuted portion is completed, the process proceeds to step S1800, and if the execution of the second unexecuted portion is not completed, the process from step S1785 is repeated.

In step S1800, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 changes the display mode of the series of suggestion effects according to the original pattern after the execution of the second unexecuted portion is completed. Specifically, when the portion lit in the first pattern and the second pattern is subtracted from the original pattern portion and the portion to be lit still remains, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 performs the remaining portion. The lighting is turned on at the timing of the original pattern. If the original pattern ends with the lighting of the first unexecuted portion or the second unexecuted portion, the series of suggestive effects ends when the lighting of the first unexecuted portion or the second unexecuted portion ends. It becomes. In step S1810, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 determines whether or not the change in the display mode in the series of suggestion effects has been completed. As a result of the determination, if the change in the display mode is completed, the series of suggestive effects is terminated. If the change of the display mode is not completed, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 repeats the process from step S1800. After the end of the series of suggestion effects, the image controller 526 continues the process of displaying the remaining third display effect on the first symbol display device 42.

This completes the control process related to the series of suggestion effects.

As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, the main control device 261 performs a lottery to generate a big hit state based on the establishment of the starting condition, and transmits the result of the lottery as a command. The display control device 45 receives a command from the main control device 261 and controls the variable display of the first symbol that causes the player to visually recognize the establishment / non-establishment of the transition to the jackpot state. The operation button 440 detects a player's button press on the game. The suggestion effect display unit 400 determines the degree of expectation that the first symbol is stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the establishment of the transition to the jackpot state as a result of the variable display, and the display mode (specifically, the lighting mode) is gradually changed. Display a series of suggestive effects suggested by. The gaming machine according to the first embodiment is a gaming machine in which the button validity period and the timing of the stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects may overlap.

Conventionally, in the case of a gaming machine having such duplication, if the timing of pressing the button of the player during the button validity period is late, the start of a series of suggestion effects will be delayed in time, so that the player has to It suffered from the disadvantage of not being able to see a series of suggestive effects to the end within the predetermined suggestive effects period. Alternatively, in the case of a gaming machine having such duplication, if the timing of the player's button press during the button validity period is late, the suggestion effect portion that was scheduled to be performed by the time when the player's button press is detected is Being ignored, the player suffered the disadvantage of being able to show some of the originally planned series of suggestive productions.

On the other hand, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 executes the stepwise change of the display mode on the suggestion effect display unit 400 within the suggestion effect period when the player's button press is detected during the button validity period. Since it has a function to make the player press the button, even if the player's button press is detected at any timing of the button validity period, the display mode in the series of suggestion effects within the suggestion effect period after the operation is detected. The gradual change can be carried out to the end.

Further, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 determines the level corresponding to the number of stages at which the stepwise change of the effect mode finally reaches based on the command, and the level determination unit 415 that determines the level before the button validity period, and the player. When the button press is detected within the button validity period, the suggestion effect display unit 400 is made to execute the stepwise change of the display mode to the end within the suggestion effect period according to the level determined by the level determination unit 415. It has a function with the suggestion effect execution unit 425. As a result, regardless of when the player's button press is detected at any timing of the button validity period, the level at which the stepwise change of the display mode finally reaches is determined before the start of the button validity period. Therefore, a series of suggestion effects executed according to the level can be executed to the end within the suggestion effect period. In addition, it is also possible to execute an effect related to a series of suggestion effects by utilizing the level determined before the start of the button validity period.

Further, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 determines the pattern of the stepwise change of the display mode until the level determined by the level determination unit 415 is reached before the button validity period of the pattern determination unit 420, based on the command. The above-mentioned suggestion effect execution unit 425 has a function, and when the player's button press is detected within the button validity period, the level determined by the level determination unit 415 and the pattern determined by the pattern determination unit 420. Correspondingly, it has a function of causing the suggestion effect display unit 400 to execute the stepwise change of the display mode to the end within the suggestion effect period. As a result, even if the player's button press is detected at any timing of the button validity period, the pattern of the stepwise change of the effect mode until the determined level is reached is before the start of the button validity period. Since it has been determined, a series of suggestion effects executed according to the level and the pattern can be executed to the end within the suggestion effect period. Further, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the motivation to play the player due to a malfunction of the display control device 45 which may occur due to an increase in the pattern determination processing load or the like.

That is, in general, the suggestion effect suggests the degree of expectation that the display control device generates the first symbol indicating the establishment of the transition to the jackpot state in the variable display, and therefore a large amount of the pattern is required. .. As a method of determining the pattern of the suggestion effect, a method of determining by considering the movement timing of the player detected by the operation buttons has been conventionally known, but in such a method, the number of stored patterns is determined by the player. When a large amount of heat is required according to the operation timing, the pattern determination processing load increases significantly, or the amount of heat generated by a CPU or the like having a function of determining a suggestion effect pattern increases significantly. There is. As a result, the lottery result of the lottery that generates the jackpot state, which is transmitted from the main control device to the display control device as a command, and the display effect executed along with the variable display of FIG. The problem is that the display control device may malfunction so that it does not match. On the other hand, in the gaming machine described in this embodiment, a series of suggestion effect patterns are determined before the start of the button validity period based on the command, so that the player's button pressing timing and the like are taken into consideration. The above-mentioned malfunction that may occur in the display control device 45 by reducing the number of patterns stored, reducing the pattern determination processing load, and suppressing the amount of heat generated by the CPU 521 by the amount that the pattern does not have to be determined. Can be reduced. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the motivation to play given to the player due to a malfunction of the display control device 45.

Further, the level determination unit 415 is a variation pattern command (variation pattern command that can identify whether or not a special game state is generated) that can determine whether or not a special game state is generated and whether or not a special game state is generated. The level is determined based on this, and the pattern determination unit 420 also determines the pattern based on the variation pattern command that can identify whether or not this is true. Therefore, a series of suggestive effects can be suitably executed in consideration of the presence / absence of the occurrence of the special gaming state and the type of the fluctuation pattern. In addition, it is possible to preferably execute an effect related to a series of suggestive effects by utilizing the presence / absence of the occurrence of a special gaming state and the type of fluctuation pattern. The level determination unit 415 determines the level based on the stop symbol command that can determine whether or not a special gaming state occurs and the variation pattern command that can determine the type of variation pattern in the variation display of the identification information. The pattern determination unit 420 may determine the pattern based on at least the variation pattern command among the stop symbol command and the variation pattern command.

Further, in the display control device 45, when the movement of the player is not detected at the time when the timing for executing the stepwise change of the display mode by the suggestion effect execution unit 425 has arrived, the amount of the timing has arrived. The first storage unit 450 that stores the change in the display mode as the first unexecuted portion, and the first storage unit 450 that is stored in the first storage unit 450 within a predetermined first time when the movement of the player is detected. It is provided with a suggestion effect execution unit 425 that executes the unexecuted portion, executes the first unexecuted portion, and then executes a stepwise change of the display mode according to the determined level and pattern. As a result, if the button is not pressed even when the lighting timing based on the normal lighting schedule comes, the lighting is held as valid, and after the button is pressed, until the lighting is performed according to the normal lighting schedule. It becomes possible to light the reserved portion in the meantime. Therefore, it is possible to show the player the change in the display mode of the first unexecuted portion that could not be executed even though the timing for changing the original display mode has arrived.

Further, when the timing for the suggestion effect execution unit 425 to execute the stepwise change of the display mode arrives during the execution of the first unexecuted portion, the display control device 45 displays the display mode for which the timing has arrived. The second storage unit 455 that stores the change of the first unexecuted portion as the second unexecuted portion, and the second storage unit 455 that stores the change of The suggestion effect execution unit 425 that executes the second unexecuted portion, and after the execution of the second unexecuted portion is completed, executes a stepwise change of the display mode according to the determined level and pattern. I have. As a result, even if the lighting timing based on the normal lighting schedule comes while the reserved portion in the first storage unit 450 is being lit, the lighting is held as valid and the reserved portion in the first storage unit 450 is lit. The remaining hold is lit after the light is finished. Therefore, since the first unexecuted portion is being executed, the display aspect of the second unexecuted portion that could not be executed even though the timing for changing the original display mode has arrived. The change can also be shown to the player.

Further, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 executes the first unexecuted portion stored in the first storage unit 450 in a predetermined first pattern, and the second unexecuted portion is stored in the second storage unit 455. In this case, the second unexecuted portion stored in the second storage unit 455 is executed in a predetermined second pattern shorter than the length of the first pattern. Therefore, the mode of displaying the first unexecuted portion can be changed step by step. Further, when the second unexecuted portion exists, the display mode of the second unexecuted portion can be changed stepwise. In addition, the time required to complete the execution of the unexecuted portion can be gradually reduced.

Further, the display control device 45 includes a level determination unit 415, a pattern determination unit 420, and a suggestion effect execution unit 425. Therefore, the functions of determining the level and pattern of the series of suggestion effects and executing the series of suggestion effects can be realized by one display control device 45.

Further, when the level and pattern in the series of suggestion effects are executed based on various commands transmitted from the main control device 261 to the display control device 45, the level and pattern of the display control device 45 necessary for determining the level and pattern. The number of memories can be reduced. Further, the control load (calculation load) imposed on the display control device 45 can be reduced. As a result, the amount of heat generated by the display control device 45 can be suppressed, and malfunction of the display control device 45 can be prevented.

Further, the suggestion effect display unit 400 is a lighting device having seven lighting areas from the first lighting area 401 to the seventh lighting area 407 that can be lit. The display mode is a lighting mode of the lighting areas 401 to 407. The suggestion effect execution unit 425 changes the lighting mode of the lighting areas 401 to 407 step by step. The stepwise change of the display mode is to stepwise change the lighting mode of the lighting areas 401 to 407. Therefore, as the lighting mode of the lighting areas 401 to 407 provided in the lighting device changes stepwise, the degree of expectation that the jackpot occurs in the variable display of the first symbol is gradually increased. It can be carried out. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the series of suggestive effects until the end.

In the second embodiment, the display effect on the first symbol display device 42 and the suggestion effect on the display unit 400 are performed via the sub control device 470, and the series of suggestion effects is started. The point that the preceding suggestion effect suggesting is performed before the button validity period (that is, the suggestion effect period), the point that the pattern corresponding to the level 7 of the series of suggestion effects is pattern B, and the fact that the display mode is changed The method of processing the minutes is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the points different from those of the first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same place as in Example 1 shall refer to the description of Example 1.

The display effect of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a timing chart of the display effect of the second embodiment.

At the timing T2, the main control device 261 transmits a variation pattern command that can identify the result, a stop symbol command, and a variation pattern command to the sub control device 470. At the timing T3, the sub control device 470 is the first symbol display device for the display control device 45 based on the variation pattern command that can identify the correctness received from the main control device 261, the stop symbol command, and the variation pattern command. Instruct 42 to start the display effect.

At timing T4, the sub-control device 470 determines the level and pattern of a series of suggestive effects. At the timing T5, the sub control device 470 instructs the display control device 45 to start the normal reach effect on the first symbol display device 42. At the timing T6a, the sub control device 470 causes the preceding suggestion effect display unit 460, which will be described later, to start the preceding suggestion effect. At the timing T6b, the sub control device 470 instructs the display control device 45 to start displaying the comment "Press the button!" To the first symbol display device 42.

At the timing T7, the detection signal is input to the sub control device 470 by pressing the operation button 440. At the timing T8, in response to this detection signal, the sub-control device 470 causes the suggestion effect display unit 400 to start a stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects. At the timing T9, the sub-control device 470 ends the series of suggestion effects at the end of the suggestion effect period or the end of the stepwise change of the display mode.

The above-mentioned prior suggestion effect is not limited to the case of being executed at the timing T6a, and can be configured to be executed at any time during the period from the timing T4 to the timing T8. Further, the preceding suggestion effect can be configured to be executed a plurality of times in the period from the timing T4 to the timing T8.

At the timing T11, the main control device 261 transmits a confirmation command to the sub control device 470. At the timing T12, the sub control device 470 instructs the display control device 45 to end the premium reach effect and perform a definite display of the first symbol.

Next, the preceding suggestion effect will be described.

The preceding suggestion effect is an effect that suggests or teaches the player that a series of suggestion effects will be started. For example, by displaying comments such as "There may be something good to press the button ..." or "Something may happen at the top ..." on the first symbol display device 42 before the start of the button validity period. is there. As a result, when a comment such as "press the button!" Is displayed on the first symbol display device 42 after that, the player (maybe it may be good to press the button) or (press the button at the top). It makes it easier to feel that something may happen). Therefore, it becomes easier for the player to press the operation button 440 as compared with the case where nothing is displayed before displaying a comment such as "press the button!".

Further, the preceding suggestion effect may be an effect that suggests or teaches the final suggestion content of the series of suggestion effects during the execution of the series of suggestion effects. In addition, for example, a comment such as "I will turn on more and more from now on." Is in the middle of a stepwise change in the display mode in a series of suggestion effects, and before the final suggestion result of the series of suggestion effects is displayed. 1 It is to display on the symbol display device 42. As a result, even a player who has lost interest in a series of suggestive effects at the beginning of the stepwise change of the display mode can easily regain the lost interest in the series of suggestive effects.

Next, the stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects will be described. In the second embodiment, the pattern B is determined at level 7 as the stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects. The meanings and contents of the levels and patterns are the same as those in the first embodiment.

Next, the relationship between the stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects and the timing of button pressing by the player detected during the button validity period will be described with reference to FIG. 47. FIG. 47 is a diagram showing the relationship between the button pressing timing of the second embodiment and the stepwise change of the display mode.

In the following, when a player's button press is detected 0.3 seconds after the start of the button validity period (that is, the start of the suggestion effect period) in the stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects (button press timing). A1), the same button pressing timing a as in the first embodiment, and how the button pressing timing c is executed will be described.

As shown in the lighting start timing g, the stepwise change of the display mode executed at the button pressing timing a1 is 0.5 seconds, 1.0 seconds, 1.5 seconds, 2 after the start of the suggestion effect period. After 0 seconds and 2.5 seconds, the first lighting area 401, the second lighting area 402, the third lighting area 403, the fourth lighting area 404, and the fifth lighting area 405 are lit, respectively, and then the suggestion effect period In this pattern, the sixth lighting area 406 is lit 7.0 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and the seventh lighting area 407 is lit 9.0 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. In the second embodiment, 0.5 seconds, 1.0 seconds, 1.5 seconds, 2.0 seconds, 2.5 seconds, and 9.0 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, The lighting interval after 7.0 seconds is called a normal lighting schedule, and the lighting pattern in the normal lighting schedule is called an original pattern.

As shown in the lighting start timing h, the stepwise change of the display mode executed at the button pressing timing a is from the start of the suggestion effect period, which is the timing to start lighting the first lighting area 401 and the second lighting area 402. Since the player's button press is not detected after 0.5 seconds and 1.0 seconds (when the button press and the lighting timing are simultaneous, the lighting cannot be performed. The same applies hereinafter), the first lighting area 401 and The second lighting area 402 cannot be lit. Therefore, the lighting of the first lighting area 401 and the second lighting area 402 is temporarily suspended. The held lighting of the first lighting area 401 and the second lighting area 402 is executed at once 0.4 seconds after the time when the player's button press is detected, that is, 1.4 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. To. After that, the lighting from the third lighting area 403 to the seventh lighting area 407 is executed according to the original pattern.

The stepwise change of the display mode executed at the button pressing timing c is the start of the suggestion effect period, which is the timing to start lighting from the first lighting area 401 to the fifth lighting area 405, as shown in the lighting start timing i. Since the player's button press is not detected after 0.5 seconds, 1.0 seconds, 1.5 seconds, 2.0 seconds, and 2.5 seconds from the first lighting area 401. It is not possible to light up to the fifth lighting area 405. Therefore, the lighting from the first lighting area 401 to the fifth lighting area 405 is temporarily suspended. The reserved lighting of the first lighting area 401 to the fifth lighting area 405 lights at once 0.4 seconds after the player's button press is detected, that is, 3.4 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. Will be done. After that, the lighting of the sixth lighting area 406 and the seventh lighting area 407 is executed according to the original pattern.

With this configuration, in a pattern in which a large change in the display mode of the unexecuted portion occurs before the player's button press is detected (a pattern such as the above-mentioned pattern B), the unexecuted portion can be quickly executed. It is possible to finish changing the display mode of. As a result, the processing for the unexecuted portion can be performed only once, so that the increase in the processing load due to the increase in the number of processing for the unexecuted portion can be suppressed.

Next, an electrical configuration for performing a stepwise change in display mode in a series of suggestion effects will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 48 is a block diagram of an electrical configuration that executes a series of suggestive effects of the second embodiment.

Based on the winning detection of the game ball at the first start port 33, the main control device 261 generates a variation pattern command or a variation pattern command and a stop symbol command that can identify whether the game is correct or not, and sub-controls the command. Send to device 470.

The sub control device 470 includes a CPU 471, a ROM 472, and a RAM 473 that control the display control device 45a, the voice lamp control device 262, and the like according to a command from the main control device 261. The CPU 471, ROM 472, and RAM 473 are provided on a sub-control board, and the sub-control board is housed in a board box made of a transparent resin material or the like. Further, the power supplied from the power supply board is configured to be output to the display control device 45a or the like via the sub control device 470.

The display control device 45a controls the display effect to be displayed on the first symbol display device 42 in accordance with the instruction from the sub control device 470. Unlike the display control device 45 of the first embodiment, the display control device 45a does not control the execution of a series of suggestion effects, and therefore has a different reference numeral from the display control device 45 of the first embodiment. Each part constituting the display control device 45a is also designated with a reference numeral different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the configuration of each part peculiar to the second embodiment will be specifically described.

The sub-control device 470 precedes the first determination unit 410, the second determination unit 412, the level determination unit 415, the pattern determination unit 420, the suggestion effect execution unit 425, the operation determination unit 430, the timer 431, and the like. The suggestion effect execution unit 465 is provided as a part of the function of the CPU 471. Further, the level pattern determination table 423 is included in the ROM 472, and the first storage unit 450 and the second storage unit 455 are included in a part of the RAM 473. Since each part of the first determination unit 410 and the like has the same function as that provided in the display control device 45 of the first embodiment, the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment are attached.

When the first determination unit 410 receives the variation pattern command, the stop symbol command, and the variation pattern command that can identify the validity from the main control device 261, the display control device 45a is based on the content of the variation pattern command. , It is configured to give an instruction to display the first symbol on the first symbol display device 42 in a variable manner.

The preceding suggestion effect is executed by the preceding suggestion effect executing unit 465 and the preceding suggestion effect display unit 460. The preceding suggestion effect display unit 460 displays the preceding suggestion effect that suggests or teaches that the change in the display mode is started. A specific example of the preceding suggestion effect display unit 460 is the first symbol display device 42 that displays a comment image such as "may be good to press a button ...". The preceding suggestion effect display unit 460 and the first symbol display device 42 correspond to the preceding suggestion effect notification means of the present invention.

In addition to this, a light emitting device (lamps) that executes a preceding suggestion effect by light emission, a voice output device that executes a preceding suggestion effect by voice, or a gaming member that executes a preceding suggestion effect by an operation may be used. .. Further, the preceding suggestion effect may be an operation effect in which the suggestion effect display unit 400 itself is rotated or moved up and down as long as the suggestion effect display unit 400 is configured to be movable. When the preceding suggestion effect is executed at a location close to the suggestion effect display unit 400 or at the suggestion effect display unit 400 itself, the player has the expectation that some effect will be performed at the suggestion effect display unit 400. Can be squeezed.

The preceding suggestion effect executing unit 465 causes the preceding suggestion effect display unit 460 to execute the preceding suggestion effect before the player's button press is detected, according to the level determined by the level determining unit 415. Specifically, the display control device 45a is instructed to display the preceding suggestion effect on the first symbol display device 42. Further, the advance suggestion effect execution unit 465 causes the advance suggestion effect display unit 460 to execute the advance suggestion effect in a manner that makes it easier for the player to attract the attention of the player as the level determined by the level determination unit 415 increases. The advance suggestion effect execution unit 465 may execute the advance suggestion effect according to the degree of expectation of the occurrence of a big hit.

As the level increases, the preceding suggestion effect execution unit 465 gradually increases comments such as "maybe it is good to press a button ..." or "may be good to press a button ...". The color of the comment may be changed step by step. For example, in the case of a big hit and a missed reach, the advance suggestion effect may be executed at level 5 or higher, and in the case of a big hit, the advance suggestion effect is set to levels 1 to 7, but in the case of a missed reach, the advance suggestion effect is performed at level 5 or higher. May be executed. Also, as the level gets higher, comments such as "Maybe it's good to press a button ..." will be gradually increased, and comments such as "Maybe it's good to press a button ..." will be colored. It may be changed in a stepwise manner. In addition, as the determined level becomes larger, the number of times of light emission of the light emitting device may be increased, the light emission intensity may be increased, the light emission pattern may be increased, or the light emission color may be changed to a conspicuous color.

Next, the control process related to the series of suggestion effects will be described with reference to FIG. 49. FIG. 49 is a flowchart of the suggestion effect control process of the second embodiment.

Steps S1700 to S1725 are the same as those in the first embodiment except that the display control device 45 replaces the sub control device 470. In the second embodiment, in step S1725, the level determination unit 415 determines the level of the series of suggestion effects, the pattern determination unit 420 determines the pattern of the series of suggestion effects, and then in step S1726, the preceding suggestion effect execution unit. 465 causes the preceding suggestion effect display unit 460 (first symbol display device 42) to display the preceding suggestion effect. Then, in step S1730, after the preceding suggestion effect is executed, the sub control device 470 instructs the display control device 45a to display "Press the button!".

Further, steps S1735 to S1760 are common to the first embodiment except that they are executed by the sub control device 470 instead of the display control device 45a. In the second embodiment, in step S1766, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 lights the first unexecuted portion at a time, and after that, the lighting can be executed and ended according to the original pattern.

As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, the effects related to the series of suggestion effects are executed by utilizing the levels and patterns determined before the button validity period. That is, the preceding suggestion effect display unit 460 (first symbol display device 42) displays the preceding suggestion effect that suggests or teaches that the stepwise change of the display mode is started. The preceding suggestion effect executing unit 465 causes the preceding suggestion effect display unit 460 to execute the preceding suggestion effect before the movement of the player is detected, depending on the level. Therefore, it becomes easy for the player to perform an operation for detecting the operation button 440 during the button validity period. As a result, it is possible to reduce the player from missing out on this series of suggestive effects.

Further, the advance suggestion effect execution unit 465 executes the advance suggestion effect on the advance suggestion effect display unit 460 in a manner that makes it easier for the player to draw attention as the level increases or the length of the pattern increases. Let me. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the player from missing the series of suggestive effects when a series of suggestive effects with a high expectation that a special gaming state occurs is scheduled to be executed.

Further, the preceding suggestion effect execution unit 465 executes the first unexecuted portion stored in the first storage unit 450 at a time. Therefore, it is possible to finish changing the display mode of the first unexecuted portion before the timing for changing the next display mode arrives. Further, since the processing for the unexecuted portion can be performed only once, it is possible to suppress an increase in the processing load due to the increase in the number of processing for the unexecuted portion.

It also includes a sub control device 470 that receives commands from the main control device 261 and performs various controls. The sub control device 470 includes a level determination unit 415, a pattern determination unit 420, and a suggestion effect execution unit 425. Therefore, the functions of determining the level and pattern of the series of suggestion effects and executing the series of suggestion effects can be realized by one sub control device 470.

Further, since the pattern storage and pattern determination processing load imposed on the display control device 45 can be distributed to the sub control device 470, the amount of heat generated by the display control device 45 can be suppressed and the display control device 45 can malfunction. It can be reduced.

In the third embodiment, even if the player's button press is not detected within the button validity period, a series of suggestion effects are executed and a series of suggestion effects are displayed on the first symbol display device 42. It is different from the first and second embodiments in that the point and the pattern corresponding to the level 7 of the series of suggestion effects are the pattern C. Hereinafter, the differences from the first and second embodiments will be described. In addition, the same place as Example 1 or Example 2 shall refer to the description of Example 1 or Example 2.

A series of suggestive effects will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 and 51. FIG. 50 is a diagram for explaining a series of suggestion effects executed by the suggestion effect display unit of the third embodiment, and FIG. 51 is a diagram for explaining a series of suggestion effects executed following FIG. 50.

In the third embodiment, the suggestion effect display unit 400 is the first symbol display device 42, and the stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects is the display mode of the suggestion image displayed on the first symbol display device 42. Expressed as a gradual change. Hereinafter, a specific example of the stepwise change in the display mode of the suggested image will be described. The first symbol display device 42 corresponds to the suggestion effect notification means of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 50 (a), when the suggestion effect period is started, the reach image 482 corresponding to the first symbols "7" and "7" indicating the establishment of reach is displayed in the display area of the first symbol display device 42. At the same time, a background image 481 that images the stage and a scoring display image 483 that displays the scoring results of 0 to 7 points are displayed on the right end side of the display area of the background image 481. That is, the stepwise change of the display mode can be executed in the first symbol display device 42.

As shown in FIG. 50 (b), in the display area of the first symbol display device 42, the character image 485 is displayed in the center of the background image 481 (the character image 485 is displayed in the area surrounded by the alternate long and short dash line). ), A moving image in which the character image 485 performs a performance is displayed. Below the background image 481, a comment image 486 of "press the button!" Is displayed. When the operation button 440 is pressed while the comment image 486 is being displayed, the lamp of the scoring display image 483 is lit to display a moving image in which scoring is performed.

As shown in FIG. 50 (c), in the third embodiment, since the operation button 440 is not pressed during the button validity period, the comment image 486 disappears from the lower side of the background image 481 (the portion indicated by the broken line disappears). After that, the lamp of the scoring display image 483 starts to turn on automatically. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 51 (a), the lamp of the scoring display image 483 is gradually turned on to a height at which the scoring is 6 points, and finally, as shown in FIG. 51 (b). The score reaches a height of 7 points.

It should be noted that the height of 7 points from the height of 1 point of the scoring display image 483 corresponds to the first lighting area 401 to the seventh lighting area 407, respectively.

When or after the lamp of the scoring display image 483 shown in FIG. 51B rises to a height of 7 points, the light emitting unit 408 provided on the upper part of the center frame 47 starts lighting or blinking. In addition, the facial expression of the character image 485 changes to a facial expression of joy. In addition, a voice congratulating the passing is output from the voice output unit 409. In this way, the effect indicating that the performance of the character image 485 has reached the passing score is performed, and the series of suggestion effects is completed. As a result, it is possible to suggest to the player that the result of a series of suggestion effects is likely to shift to a reach with a high degree of expectation. Further, if the effect using the light emitting unit 408, the sound output unit 409, or the character image 485 is performed when the effect shifts to a specific reach, the player recognizes that there is a high possibility of shifting to the reach. It becomes easy to make it.

Next, the stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects will be described.

In the third embodiment, the pattern C is determined at level 7 as the stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects.

Next, the relationship between the stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects and the case where the player's button press is not detected within the button validity period will be described with reference to FIG. 52. FIG. 52 is a diagram showing the relationship between the button pressing timing of the third embodiment and the stepwise change of the display mode.

In the following, how the stepwise change of the display mode changes in the button pressing timing a1 described in the second embodiment and when the player's button pressing is not detected within the button valid period (button pressing timing 0). I will explain whether it is executed in.

As shown in the lighting start timing j, the stepwise change of the display mode executed at the button pressing timing a1 is the first lighting area 401 and the first lighting area 401 and 1.5 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, respectively. 2 The lighting area 402 is lit, and after 4.5 seconds, 5.0 seconds, and 5.5 seconds, the third lighting area 403 to the fifth lighting area 405 are lit, and after 7.5 seconds and 10 seconds, respectively. This is a pattern in which the sixth lighting area 406 and the seventh lighting area 407 are lit, respectively. In the third embodiment, 0.5 seconds, 1.5 seconds, 4.5 seconds, 5.0 seconds, 5.5 seconds, and 7.5 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, The lighting interval after 10 seconds is called a normal lighting schedule, and the lighting pattern in the normal lighting schedule is called an original pattern.

As shown in the lighting start timing k, the stepwise change of the display mode executed at the button pressing timing 0 is from the start of the suggestion effect period, which is the timing to start lighting the first lighting area 401 and the second lighting area 402. It cannot be turned on after 0.5 seconds and 1.5 seconds. Therefore, the lighting of the first lighting area 401 and the second lighting area 402 is temporarily suspended. The player's button press is not detected within the button validity period thereafter, but the reserved first lighting area 401 is lit and held 3.6 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period from the end of the button validity period. The second lighting area 402 is lit 4.2 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. The lighting of the first lighting area 401 and the second lighting area 402 is executed at equal intervals of 0.6 seconds within 1.2 seconds from the end of the button validity period. After that, 4.5 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, which is the timing to start lighting the third lighting area 403, comes. Therefore, the lighting from the third lighting area 403 to the seventh lighting area 407 is executed according to the original pattern.

In this way, even if the player's button press is not detected within the button validity period, the display mode is stepwise in a series of suggestion effects within the remaining suggestion effect period after the end of the button validity period. The change can be shown to the player to the end. As a result, it is possible to reduce the player's interest in the above-mentioned suggestion effect by the scoring display image 483 and the player's oversight of the final suggested content.

Next, an electrical configuration that executes a stepwise change in the display mode in a series of suggestion effects will be described with reference to FIG. 53. FIG. 53 is a block diagram of an electrical configuration that executes a series of suggestive effects of the third embodiment. See also FIG. 24 as appropriate.

The CUP 521 of the display control device 45 controls the first symbol display device 42 and the voice lamp control device 262. As a result, the image controller 526 of the display control device 45 changes the facial expression of the character image 485 to a joyful facial expression, or lights or blinks the light emitting unit 408 in accordance with the timing at which the seventh lighting area 407 is lit. It is configured to make the voice output unit 409 output a voice congratulating the passing.

When the player's button press is not detected within the button valid period, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 receives a predetermined time point from the end of the button valid period to the end of the suggestive effect period (for example, the button valid period has ended). Immediately after), it is displayed on the first symbol display device 42 (corresponding to the suggestion effect display unit 400) within the suggestion effect period according to the level determined by the level determination unit 415 and the pattern determined by the pattern determination unit 420. The stepwise change of the aspect is executed to the end. That is, even if the player's button press is not detected within the button validity period, a series of suggestion effect levels and patterns determined before the button validity period are used within the suggestion effect period. The suggestion effect is executed.

The first storage unit 450 stores the change in the display mode as the first unexecuted portion when the timing for changing the display mode arrives before the above-mentioned predetermined time point. Further, as in the first embodiment, the second storage unit 455, the third storage unit, the nth storage unit, and the like may be provided.

When the predetermined time point described above arrives, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 executes the first unexecuted portion stored in the first storage unit 450, and after completing the execution of the first unexecuted portion, An effect of changing the mode of the display according to the original pattern is executed. Further, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 within the predetermined suggestion effect period when the movement of the player is not detected within the button valid period and when the determined level is equal to or more than the predetermined number of steps. The first symbol display device 42 is configured to execute the stepwise change of the display mode to the end, but does not execute the stepwise change of the display mode when the determined level is less than the predetermined number of steps. May be good. An example of a predetermined number of steps is to set the level to 5 or higher in the case of a jackpot and a missed reach, or to set the level to 1 to 7 in the case of a jackpot, but to level 5 or higher in the case of a missed reach.

The preceding suggestion effect display unit 460 and the preceding suggestion effect executing unit 465 perform the preceding suggestion effect. The above-mentioned light emitting unit 408 is used for the preceding suggestion effect display unit 460. In this case, the preceding suggestion effect is executed by the light emission of the light emitting unit 408. It is also possible to perform the preceding suggestion effect by the first symbol display device 42 or the voice output unit 409.

Next, the control processing related to the series of suggestion effects of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 54 and 55. FIG. 54 is a flowchart of the suggestion effect control process of the third embodiment, and FIG. 55 is a flowchart of the suggestion effect control process following FIG. 54.

Steps S1700 to S1800 are the same as in the second embodiment, but in the third embodiment, in step S1745, if the player's button press is not detected within the button valid period, the process proceeds to step S1801.

In step S1801, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 determines whether or not the first unexecuted portion stored in the first storage unit 450 is 1 or more. As a result of the determination, if the first unexecuted portion is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S1802, and if the first unexecuted portion is less than 1, that is, if the first unexecuted portion does not exist, the process proceeds to step S1804, and the suggestion effect execution unit 425 proceeds. Performs a gradual change in display mode according to the original pattern.

In step S1802, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 reads out the first unexecuted portion stored in the first storage unit 450, and executes the first unexecuted portion in a predetermined first time in a predetermined first pattern. For example, the predetermined first time is 1.2 seconds, and the predetermined first pattern is an even interval of 0.6 seconds.

In step S1803, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 determines whether or not the execution of the first unexecuted portion has been completed. As a result of the determination, if the execution of the first unexecuted portion is completed, the process proceeds to step S1804, and if the execution of the first unexecuted portion is not completed, the processing from step S1802 is repeated.

In step S1804, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 executes a stepwise change of the display mode according to the original pattern. In step S1805, it is determined whether or not the stepwise change of the display mode is completed. As a result of the determination, if the stepwise change of the display mode is completed, this process is terminated, and if the stepwise change of the display mode is not completed, the process from step S1804 is repeated.

As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the third embodiment, the suggestion effect display unit 400 is expected to be stopped and displayed in a combination indicating that the first symbol has been transferred to the jackpot state as a result of the variable display. Is suggested by gradually changing the lamp of the scoring display image 483 from the height of 1 point to the height of 7 points (corresponding to each of the first lighting area 401 to the seventh lighting area 407). It is a 1st symbol display device 42 which displays a suggestion effect. When the player's button press is not detected within the button validity period, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 sets the suggestion effect execution unit at a predetermined time point from the end of the button validity period to the end of the suggestion effect period (immediately after the end of the button validity period). Therefore, the first symbol display device 42 is made to execute the stepwise change of the lamp of the scoring display image 483 to the end within the suggestion effect period according to the level and the pattern determined before the button validity period. Therefore, even if the player's button press is not detected within the button validity period, a series of suggestive effects can be shown to the player to the end.

Further, the first storage unit 450 is provided, and the change in the display mode is stored as the first unexecuted portion when the timing for changing the display mode arrives before a predetermined time point. When a predetermined time point arrives, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 executes the first unexecuted portion stored in the first storage unit 450, finishes executing the first unexecuted portion, and then sets the pattern. The display mode is changed stepwise accordingly. Therefore, it is possible to show the player the change in the display mode of the first unexecuted portion for which the timing for changing the original display mode has arrived before the predetermined time point.

Further, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 displays the suggestion effect within the predetermined suggestion effect period when the movement of the player is not detected within the button valid period and when the level is equal to or more than the predetermined number of steps. Although the unit 400 is made to execute the stepwise change of the display mode to the end, if the level is less than a predetermined number of steps, the stepwise change of the display mode may not be executed. In this case, only for a series of suggestion effects in which the level is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of steps or the pattern is equal to or longer than a predetermined length, if the player's movement is not detected within the button validity period, the game is played to the end. Can be shown to others.

Further, the suggestion effect display unit 400 is a first symbol display device 42 capable of displaying a suggestion image such as a scoring display image 483. The display mode is a lamp image corresponding to the scoring of the scoring display image 483. The suggestion effect execution unit 425 changes the display mode of the scoring display image 483 and the like step by step. The stepwise change of the display mode is to stepwise change the lamp image corresponding to the scoring of the scoring display image 483 to a height corresponding to a predetermined scoring result. Therefore, as the lamp image corresponding to the scoring of the scoring display image 483 displayed on the first symbol display device 42 gradually rises, the degree of expectation that a jackpot will occur in the variable display of the identification information is gradually increased. It is possible to create an effect that enhances it. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored with the series of suggestive effects until the end.

The fourth embodiment is different from the first to third embodiments described above in that a series of suggestion effect patterns are determined based on the timing at which the player's button press is detected by the operation button 440. The differences will be described below.

The display effect of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 56. FIG. 56 is a timing chart of the display effect of the fourth embodiment.

Timing T1 to Timing T3 are the same as in the first embodiment, but in the timing T4, a series of suggestion effect levels are determined before the button validity period. Since the level of the series of suggestion effects is determined before the button validity period, the preceding suggestion effect can be executed at a time point before the button validity period, that is, at the timing T6a. Further, in the fourth embodiment, a series of suggestion effect patterns are determined according to the remaining time until the end of the suggestion effect period at that time and the determined level at the timing of pressing the button. It is different from Example 1 to Example 3.

At the timing T6b, the comment "Press the button!" Is displayed. At the timing T7a, the detection signal is input to the display control device 45 by pressing the operation button 440 within the button validity period. At the timing T7b, a series of suggestion effect patterns are determined in response to this detection signal. At the timing T8, a series of suggestion effects are executed according to the level determined before the start of the suggestion effect period and the pattern determined in response to the detection signal.

Next, the relationship between the stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects and the timing of button pressing by the player detected within the button validity period will be described with reference to FIG. 57. FIG. 57 is a diagram showing the relationship between the button pressing timing of the fourth embodiment and the stepwise change of the display mode.

In the following, how the stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects of the pattern A at level 7 is the button pressing timing a, the button pressing timing b, and the button pressing timing c described in the first embodiment. Explain whether it will be executed. Pattern A is a pattern in which lighting is performed at equal intervals of 1.4 seconds from the time when the player's button press is detected.

As shown in the lighting start timing l, the stepwise change of the display mode executed at the button pressing timing a is such that the first lighting area 401 is lit 2.4 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and the suggestion effect period starts. The second lighting area 402 is lit 3.8 seconds after the start, the third lighting area 403 is lit 5.2 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and the fourth lighting area 6.6 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. 404 is lit, the fifth lighting area 405 is lit 8.0 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, the sixth lighting area 406 is lit 9.4 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and the suggestion effect period starts. The seventh lighting area 407 is turned on after 10.8 seconds from the above. In the fourth embodiment, 2.4 seconds, 3.8 seconds, 5.2 seconds, 6.6 seconds, 8.0 seconds, and 9.4 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, The lighting interval after 10.8 seconds is called a normal lighting schedule, and the lighting pattern in the normal lighting schedule is called an original pattern.

As for the stepwise change of the display mode executed at the button press timing b, the stepwise change of the display mode is executed at equal intervals of 1.4 seconds from the time when the player's button press is detected as in the original pattern. Therefore, a series of suggestion effects cannot be executed to the end within the suggestion effect period. Therefore, as shown in the lighting start timing m, the interval of the stepwise change of the display mode is compressed to an even interval of 1.2 seconds from the time when the player's button press is detected. As a result, the first lighting area 401 is lit 3.2 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, the second lighting area 402 is lit 4.4 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and 5 from the start of the suggestion effect period. The third lighting area 403 is lit after 6 seconds, the fourth lighting area 404 is lit 6.8 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and the fifth lighting area 405 is lit 8.0 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. It is turned on, the sixth lighting area 406 is turned on 9.2 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and the seventh lighting area 407 is turned on 10.4 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. In the following, this lighting pattern will be referred to as pattern A1.

The stepwise change of the display mode executed at the button pressing timing c cannot execute the series of suggestion effects to the end within the suggestion effect period even when the series of suggestion effects are executed in the pattern A1. Therefore, as shown in the lighting start timing n, the interval of the stepwise change of the display mode is compressed to 1.0 second from the time when the player's button press is detected. As a result, the first lighting area 401 is lit 4.0 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, the second lighting area 402 is lit 5.0 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and 6 from the start of the suggestion effect period. The third lighting area 403 is lit after 0.0 seconds, the fourth lighting area 404 is lit 7.0 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and the fifth lighting area 405 is lit 8.0 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. It is lit, and the sixth lighting area 406 is lit 9.0 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. The seventh lighting area 407 is lit 10.0 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. In the following, this lighting pattern will be referred to as pattern A2.

In this way, at the timing of pressing the button, a series of suggestion effect patterns are determined according to the remaining time until the end of the suggestion effect period at that time and the determined level, so that the player's button Regardless of the timing of button pressing, a series of suggestion effects can be executed to the end within the suggestion effect period. In addition, the pattern determined according to the remaining time and the level is set to a pattern that can be completed within the remaining time even when a series of suggestion effects are executed to the end at the level. During the execution of the gradual change of aspects, it is only necessary to execute the determined pattern. As a result, as in the case of the first embodiment, the first storage unit 450 and the second storage unit 455 are provided so that the unexecuted portion does not need to be held / executed, so that the pattern determination processing load during the execution of the stepwise change is executed. Can be reduced.

Next, an electrical configuration for performing a stepwise change in display mode in a series of suggestion effects will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 58 is a block diagram of an electrical configuration that executes a series of suggestive effects of Example 4.

The pattern determination unit 420 displays the display mode until the level determined by the level determination unit 415 is reached based on the timing at which the player's button press is detected by the operation button 440 and the level determined by the level determination unit 415. Determine the pattern in which the gradual change is performed.

The timing at which the player's button press is detected by the operation button 440 is acquired by the timer 431 in the operation determination unit 430. Specifically, based on the elapsed time of the display effect counted by the timer 431 in the operation determination unit 430, the time information (count value) at the time when the player's button press is detected within the button validity period is acquired. Will be done. The timer 431 also transmits the time information at the time when the button press is detected to the pattern determination unit 420. As a result, the pattern determination unit 420 can know the timing at which the player's button press is detected by the operation button 440.

The pattern determination table 421 stores a plurality of patterns that can be executed within the remaining time from the time corresponding to the timing when the player's button press is detected to the end of the suggestion effect period for each level. In the pattern determination table 421, the timing at which the player's button press is detected, the level determined by the level determination unit 415, and a series of suggestion effect patterns are associated with each other. The pattern determination table 421 corresponds to the pattern storage means of the present invention.

The pattern determination unit 420 determines the pattern from the patterns stored in the pattern determination table 421 based on the timing at which the player's button press is detected.

In addition, also in this Example 4, since the advance suggestion effect execution unit 650 and the advance suggestion effect display unit 460 are provided, and the level of the series of suggestion effects is determined before the button validity period, the advance suggestion is made. It is possible to perform the production.

Next, a method of determining a pattern in a series of suggestion effects will be described with reference to FIG. 59. FIG. 59 is a schematic view of the pattern determination table of the fourth embodiment. The level is determined by using a variation pattern command that can identify whether the command is correct or not, as in the first embodiment.

The pattern in the series of suggestion effects is determined by using the pattern determination table 421a at the time of big hit, and is determined by using the pattern determination table 421b at the time of off reach. In FIG. 59, since level 7 is a big hit, only the code of the pattern determination table 421a is attached to level 7. At level 6 or lower, there are cases of big hits and missed reach, so the symbols of the pattern determination table 421a and the pattern determination table 421b are attached. In FIG. 57, for convenience of illustration, the pattern determination table 421a and the pattern determination table 421b are described as a common table, but both are assumed to be separate tables.

The pattern at the time of a big hit is determined by the level determined by the level determination unit 415, the remaining time t from the time corresponding to the timing when the player's button press is detected to the end of the suggestion effect period, and the button by the timer 431. It is determined based on the time information (count value) at the time when the player's button press is detected within the valid period.

A table associated with the remaining time t is provided for each level from level 1 to level 7. In each table, for example, if the count value of the elapsed time of the suggestion effect period by the timer 431 is an even number, the pattern A is selected, and if the count value is an odd number, the pattern B is selected. When the pattern C is also provided, the count value may be divided into three and correspond to each pattern.

In each table, when the remaining time t is 10 seconds ≦ t ≦ 11 seconds, either pattern A or pattern B having the original time length is set to be determined. When the remaining time is 9 seconds ≤ t <10 seconds, either pattern A1 or pattern B1 whose interval of the stepwise change of the display mode is shorter than that when the remaining time is 10 seconds ≤ t ≤ 11 seconds is determined. Is set to. When the remaining time is 8 seconds ≤ t <9 seconds, either pattern A2 or pattern B2 in which the interval of the stepwise change of the display mode is shorter than that when the remaining time is 9 seconds ≤ t <10 seconds is determined. Is set to. For example, the pattern A is set to an even interval of 1.4 seconds, the pattern A1 is set to an even interval of 1.2 seconds, and the pattern A2 is set to an even interval of 1.0 seconds. There is.

In this way, the pattern determination unit 420 determines the pattern having the longest temporal length within the remaining time from the patterns stored in the pattern determination table 421.

Next, the control process related to the series of suggestion effects will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 60 is a flowchart of the suggestion effect control process of the fourth embodiment.

Steps S1700 to S1720 are the same as in the first embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, in step S1725, the level determination unit 415 determines the level of the series of suggestion effects before the start of the suggestion effect period. Since the level of the series of suggestion effects is determined before the start of the suggestion effect period, in step S1726, the advance suggestion effect execution unit 465 executes the advance suggestion effect on the preceding suggestion effect display unit 460 according to the level. Can be made to.

Steps S1730 to S1740 are the same as in the first embodiment, but in the fourth embodiment, when the detection signal of the operation button 440 is received within the button valid period in step S1741, the pattern determination unit 420 receives the detection signal. In response to this, a series of suggestion production patterns are determined. In step S1742, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 executes a stepwise change of the display mode according to the determined pattern until the previously determined level is reached. In step S1810, when the stepwise change of the display mode is completed, a series of suggestive effects is completed.

In step S1745, if the detection signal of the operation button 440 is not received within the button valid period, the pattern determination unit 420 ends this process without determining the pattern and without performing a series of suggestion effects. The third display effect is continued by the first symbol display device 42.

As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment, the level determination unit 415 sets the level corresponding to the number of stages at which the stepwise change of the display mode finally reaches, based on the command, during the button validity period. Determine before. The pattern determination unit 420 determines the pattern of the stepwise change of the display mode until the determined level is reached, at least based on the timing at which the player's button press is detected by the operation button 440. The suggestion effect execution unit 425 is within the suggestion effect period when the player's button press is detected within the button validity period according to the level and pattern determined by the level determination unit 415 and the pattern determination unit 420. In the suggestion effect display unit 400, the stepwise change of the display mode is executed to the end.

Therefore, the level of the series of suggestive effects is determined before the player's movements are detected, but the pattern of the series of suggestive effects is determined at least based on the timing when the player's movements are detected. The length from the start to the end of the change when the display mode is changed stepwise can be adjusted in consideration of the early and late timing when the player's movement is detected. As a result, regardless of when the player's movement is detected at any timing of the predetermined detection valid period, after the movement is detected, a series of suggestion effects are executed to the end within the predetermined suggestion effect period. can do.
In addition, since the level at which the stepwise change of the effect mode finally reaches is determined before the detection valid period, the level at which the stepwise change of the effect mode finally reaches is utilized for a series of suggestive effects. You can also perform related effects.
In addition, the time from the start to the end of the change when the display mode is changed stepwise can be adjusted in consideration of the difference in the mode of the motion when the player's motion is detected. For example, after the mode of the stepwise change in the series of suggestion effects is determined, the stages in the series of suggestion effects are taken into consideration, such as the difference between the early and late movement timings of the players detected within the predetermined detection valid period. Since the need to fine-tune the mode of the target change is reduced, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the player's willingness to play due to the malfunction of the display control means that may occur due to this kind of fine-tuning or the like. ..
That is, after the mode of the stepwise change in the series of suggestion effects is determined, the stages in the series of suggestion effects are taken into consideration, such as the difference between the early and late movement timings of the players detected within the predetermined detection valid period. When it becomes necessary to fine-tune the mode of the target change too much, the amount of heat generated by, for example, a CPU having a function of performing the fine adjustment may be significantly increased. As a result, the lottery result of the lottery that generates a special game state, which is transmitted from the main control means to the display control means as a command, and the display effect executed with the variable display of the identification information such as the reach effect are obtained. The problem is that malfunctions that do not match may occur in the display control means. On the other hand, in the present invention, after the mode of the stepwise change in the series of suggestion effects is determined, the difference between the early and late movement timing of the player detected within the predetermined detection valid period is taken into consideration. , The above-mentioned malfunction that may occur in the display control means is reduced by suppressing the amount of heat generated by the CPU or the like by the amount that the need for finely adjusting the mode of the stepwise change in the series of suggestion effects is reduced. Can be done. As a result, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the player's willingness to play due to the malfunction of the display control means.

Further, the pattern determination unit 420 determines the pattern based on the timing at which the player's movement is detected and the level determined by the level determination unit 415. Therefore, the length from the start to the end of the change when the display mode is changed stepwise is adjusted in consideration of the early and late timing at which the player's movement is detected and the magnitude of the determined level. be able to.

Further, the pattern determination table 421 stores a plurality of patterns that can be executed within the remaining time from the time corresponding to the timing at which the player's movement is detected to the end of the suggestion effect period for each level. The pattern determination unit 420 determines the pattern from the patterns stored in the pattern determination table 421 based on the timing at which the player's motion is detected. Therefore, it is possible to show the player from the start to the end of the change when the display mode is changed stepwise.

Further, the pattern determination unit 420 determines the pattern having the longest temporal length within the remaining time from the patterns stored in the pattern determination table 421. Therefore, it is possible to show the player from the start to the end of the change when the display mode is changed stepwise by using a long remaining time.

This Example 5 is different from Examples 1 to 4 in that a pattern having at least a part of a pseudo pattern that does not suggest a jackpot expectation is determined. The differences will be described below.

The relationship between the stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects and the timing of button pressing by the player detected within the button validity period will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 61 is a diagram showing the relationship between the button pressing timing of the fifth embodiment and the stepwise change of the display mode.

In the following, in each case where the level 6 at the time of jackpot is determined and the case where the level 1 at the time of off reach is determined, the stepwise change of the display mode is the button described in the first embodiment. It will be described how it is executed at the pressing timing a and the button pressing timing b. It is assumed that the pattern A is determined as in the fourth embodiment in response to the detection of the player pressing the button 1.0 second after the start of the button validity period, but the pattern A is 1.2. The pattern is to light up at equal intervals of seconds.

When the level 6 at the time of the big hit is determined, the stepwise change of the display mode executed at the button pressing timing a is originally detected as the player's button pressing as shown in the lighting start timing o. The first lighting area 401 to the sixth lighting area 406 are lit at equal intervals of 1.2 seconds from that point, and are scheduled to be confirmed 8.2 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. However, since the player positively presses the operation button 440 at the beginning of the button validity period (the remaining time t is 10 seconds ≤ t <11 seconds; the same applies hereinafter), such a player usually receives it. By showing a gradual change different from the gradual change of the display mode of, by showing a suggestion effect with a larger amount of information than the suggestion effect shown to the player who pressed the button in the middle or the end of the button validity period, a series of It is possible to improve the fun of the suggestion effect of.

That is, the 7th lighting area 407 is pseudo-lighted 9.4 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and the 7th lighting area 407 is pseudo-lighted 10.6 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. The suggestion production of is finished. In the third display effect executed after the end of the suggestion effect period, a special reach effect with a lower expectation of a jackpot than the premium reach is executed, but the jackpot is finally confirmed. As a result, the player who finally sees the jackpot confirmation, the pattern in which the seventh lighting region 407 blinks after lighting up to the sixth lighting region 406 in pattern A is a pattern in which a jackpot occurs although it is a special reach. I can recognize that. On the other hand, even when the pattern A is set at level 6 at the same jackpot, the button press timing b (the middle of the button validity period. The remaining time t is 9 seconds ≤ t <10 seconds. The same applies hereinafter). When the button press is detected in, as shown in the lighting start timing p, the effect of blinking the 7th lighting area 407 is not performed, and the second is 9.2 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. 6 The lighting area 406 lights up and ends. Also, when the button press is detected at the end of the button validity period (remaining time t is 8 seconds ≤ t <9 seconds. The same applies hereinafter), the effect of blinking the 7th lighting area 407 is not performed. To do. Therefore, it becomes difficult to recognize whether the case of lighting up to the sixth lighting area 406 in the pattern A is a big hit or a miss. This lighting pattern is called pattern A + G1.

When the level 1 at the time of the off reach is determined, the stepwise change of the display mode executed at the button pressing timing a is originally 2 from the start of the suggestion effect period as shown in the lighting start timing q. It will be confirmed in 2 seconds. However, if the operation button 440 is positively pressed at the beginning of the button validity period, but the series of suggestion effects is completed only by lighting the first lighting area 401, the series of suggestion effects is supported. Interest may be reduced. Therefore, for such a player, a series of suggestive effects with a slightly longer time length are shown.

That is, the second lighting area 402 is pseudo-lighted 3.4 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and the second lighting area 402 is pseudo-lighted 4.6 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. That is, this series of suggestion effects is confirmed 4.6 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. On the other hand, even when the pattern A is set at level 1 at the same off reach, when the button press is detected at the button press timing b, as shown in the lighting start timing r, this pattern A is set. The effect of blinking the second lighting area 402 is not performed, and the first lighting area 401 lights up after 3.2 seconds and ends. Further, when the button press is detected at the end of the button validity period, the process ends without blinking the second lighting area 402. As a result, the player who positively presses the operation button 440 at the beginning of the button validity period is shown a series of suggestive effects for as long as possible, thereby reducing the interest in the series of suggestive effects. Can be suppressed. This lighting pattern is called pattern A + G2.

Next, a method of determining a pattern in a series of suggestion effects will be described with reference to FIG. 62. FIG. 62 is a schematic view of the pattern determination table 421 of the fifth embodiment.

When the level 6 is determined by the level determination unit 415 at the time of a big hit, the pattern determination table 421a6 at the time of a big hit corresponding to the level 6 is referred to from the pattern determination tables 421a1 to 421a7 at the time of a big hit. Then, the timing at which the player's button press is detected is 1.0 second after the start of the button validity period (remaining time t is 10 seconds ≤ t <11 seconds), and pattern A is selected (counter). If the value is even), the pattern A + G1 is set to be determined.

When level 1 is determined by the level determination unit 415 at the time of out-reach, the pattern determination table 421b1 at the time of out-reach corresponding to level 1 is referred to from the pattern determination tables 421b1 to 421b6 at the time of out-reach. Then, the timing at which the operator's button press is detected is 1.0 second after the start of the button validity period (remaining time t is 10 seconds ≤ t <11 seconds), and pattern A is selected (counter). If the value is even), the pattern A + G2 is set to be determined.

In the above case, the pseudo patterns G1 and G2 are set only in the case of the pattern A, but the pseudo patterns G2 may be set in the case of the pattern B as well. Further, the pseudo patterns G1 and G2 were set only in the case where the remaining time 10 ≦ t <11 of the pattern determination table 421a6 at the time of big hit and the pattern determination table 421b1 at the time of off reach, but other pattern determination tables. Pseudo-patterns may be set in 421a and 421b.

As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment, the pattern determination tables 421a and 421b are patterns when the stepwise change of the display mode is executed, but the pseudo does not suggest the degree of expectation. Memorize a pattern that has at least a part of the target pattern. The pattern determination unit 420 determines a pattern having at least a part of the pseudo pattern based on the timing at which the player's movement is detected and the level determined by the level determination unit 415. A pattern having a pseudo pattern is longer than the same pattern without a pseudo pattern by the length of the pseudo pattern. Therefore, the time from the start to the end of the change when the display mode is changed can be adjusted in consideration of the early and late timing when the operation is detected.

Further, the pattern determination tables 421a and 421b have a pseudo pattern as the timing at which the player's movement is detected becomes earlier, or as the timing at which the player's movement is detected becomes earlier and the level becomes lower. The length may be set to be long. In this case, it is possible to finish changing the display mode by using the remaining time for a long time. Further, by having the pseudo pattern portion play the role, it is possible to give the player an unexpectedness different from the series of suggestive effects executed only by the normal pattern.

Further, the pseudo patterns A + G1 and A + G2 set in the pattern determination tables 421a6 and 421b1 pseudo change the effect mode by one stage when the step change of the effect mode progresses to a predetermined number of stages. It is a pattern (return pattern) in which a step is returned after advancing. As a result, the time from the start to the end of the change when the effect mode is changed stepwise can be extended by the amount that the change of the effect mode is advanced by one step and then returned by one step. In addition, it is possible to give the player unexpectedness in that the stepwise change of the display mode in progress is returned. Therefore, the adjustment of the time from the start to the end of the change when the display mode is changed stepwise and the fun of the series of suggestive effects are compatible, and the series of suggestive effects can be easily remembered by the player. be able to.

The sixth embodiment differs from the first to fifth embodiments described above in that the level and pattern of a series of suggestive effects are determined based on the timing at which the player's button press is detected by the operation button 440. .. This point will be described below.

The display effect of the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 63. FIG. 63 is a timing chart of the display effect of the sixth embodiment.

Timing T1 to timing T3 and timing T5 to timing T6 are the same as in the first embodiment, but the timing T4 existing in the first embodiment (the level of the suggestion effect at the timing before the start of the suggestion effect period and (Determining the pattern) does not exist in Example 6. Instead, in the sixth embodiment, after the detection signal is input to the display control device 45 by pressing the operation button 440 at the timing T7a, the display control device 45 sets a series of detection signals based on the detection signal at the timing T7b. Determine the level and pattern of suggestive effects. That is, the level and pattern of the series of suggestion effects are determined after the player's button press is detected.

Next, a series of suggestive effects will be described. From Example 1 to Example 5, the series of suggestion effects are effects in which the jackpot suggests the degree of expectation that occurs in the variable display of the first symbol due to the stepwise change of the display mode in the suggestion effect display unit 400. Is the same as. However, in the sixth embodiment, since the level of the series of suggestion effects is determined based on the timing of pressing the button, even when the same jackpot expectation is suggested, the stepwise change of the display mode is different. , Different from Example 1 to Example 5. This point will be described in detail below.

Next, the relationship between the stepwise change of the display mode in the series of suggestion effects and the timing of button pressing by the player detected within the button validity period will be described with reference to FIG. 64. FIG. 64 is a diagram showing the relationship between the button pressing timing of the sixth embodiment and the stepwise change of the display mode.

In the following, in a series of suggestion effects that are planned to suggest that the third display effect develops into premium reach, the stepwise changes in the display mode are the button press timing a and the button press timing b described in the first embodiment. , How the button is changed at the button pressing timing c will be described. It should be noted that the stepwise change of the display mode shall be executed at equal intervals of 1.4 seconds from the time when the button press is detected.

As shown in the lighting start timing s, the stepwise change of the display mode executed at the button pressing timing a is such that the first lighting area 401 is lit 2.4 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and the suggestion effect period starts. The second lighting area 402 is lit 3.8 seconds after the start, the third lighting area 403 is lit 5.2 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and the fourth lighting area 6.6 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. 404 is lit, the fifth lighting area 405 is lit 8.0 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, the sixth lighting area 406 is lit 9.4 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and the suggestion effect period starts. The seventh lighting area 407 is turned on after 10.8 seconds from the above. In the following, this lighting pattern will be referred to as the original pattern of pattern A.

As shown in the lighting start timing t, the stepwise change of the display mode executed at the button pressing timing b is such that the first lighting area 401 and the second lighting area 402 simultaneously occur 3.4 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. Alternatively, they are lit almost at the same time, the third lighting area 403 is lit 4.8 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and the fourth lighting area 404 is lit 6.2 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. The fifth lighting area 405 is lit 7.6 seconds after the start, the sixth lighting area 406 is lit 9.0 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and the seventh lighting 10.4 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. Area 407 is lit. In this series of suggestion effects, the seventh lighting area 407 is finally lit, but the final number of lighting stages of the suggestion effect display unit 400 is six. That is, the number of stages at which the stepwise change of the display mode of the suggestion effect display unit 400 finally reaches is 6, that is, level 6. In the following, this lighting pattern will be referred to as pattern A3.

As shown in the lighting start timing u, the stepwise change of the display mode executed at the button pressing timing c is 4.4 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, the first lighting area 401, the second lighting area 402, and the third. The lighting area 403 is lit at the same time or almost at the same time, the fourth lighting area 404 is lit 5.8 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and the fifth lighting area 405 is lit 7.2 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. The sixth lighting area 406 is lit 8.6 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period, and the seventh lighting area 407 is lit 10.0 seconds after the start of the suggestion effect period. In this series of suggestion effects, the seventh lighting area 407 is finally lit, but the final number of lighting stages of the suggestion effect display unit 400 is five. That is, the number of stages at which the stepwise change of the display mode of the suggestion effect display unit 400 finally reaches is 5, that is, level 5. In the following, this lighting pattern will be referred to as pattern A4.

In this way, the pattern A, the pattern A3, and the pattern A4 are lit up to the seventh lighting area 407 (suggesting a premium reach), but the final number of lighting stages is 7, 6, and 5. The number of times is reduced, and the time from the start to the end of the stepwise change of the display mode is also shortened. The number of lighting steps and the time from the start to the end of the stepwise change decrease as the button pressing timing is delayed. Therefore, even if the timing of pressing the button is delayed, the time length of the series of suggestive effects is adjusted to be short without changing the degree of expectation suggested by the series of suggestive effects. As a result, a series of suggestion effects can be executed to the end regardless of when the player's button press is detected at any timing of the button validity period.

Next, an electrical configuration that executes a stepwise change in the display mode in a series of suggestion effects will be described with reference to FIG. 65. FIG. 65 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration for executing a series of suggestive effects of the sixth embodiment.

The level determination unit 415 determines the level based on the timing of the player's button press detected by the operation button 440. The pattern determination unit 420 determines the pattern based on the timing of the player's button pressing detected by the operation button 440. The level determination unit 415 and the pattern determination unit 420 determine the level and the pattern with reference to the level pattern determination table 423. The level pattern determination table 423 corresponds to the common table of the present invention.

The timing at which the player's button press is detected by the operation button 440 used by the level determination unit 415 and the pattern determination unit 420 to determine the level and pattern is the button valid obtained by the timer 431 in the operation determination unit 430. It can be known from the time information (count value) at the time when the player's button press is detected within the period. The time information is transmitted from the operation determination unit 430 to the level determination unit 415 and the pattern determination unit 420.

Next, a method of determining the level and the pattern in the series of suggestion effects will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 66 is a schematic diagram of a level and pattern determination table in a series of suggestion effects of Example 6.

The levels and patterns in the series of suggestion effects are the level pattern determination tables 423a to 423c, the remaining time t from the time corresponding to the timing when the player's button press is detected to the end of the suggestion effect period, and whether or not the result is correct. Determined using identifiable variation pattern commands. In addition, information such as the stop symbol time used in the level pattern determination table 423 of the first embodiment may be used.

Specifically, in a series of suggestion effects that are planned to suggest that the third display effect develops into premium reach, if the player's button press is detected 1.0 seconds after the start of the button validity period, the remaining Since the time t is 10 ≦ t <11, the level pattern determination table 423a is referred to. Level 7 is determined because the variable pattern command contains the content of premium reach. Since the remaining time t of the pattern is 10 ≦ t <11, the pattern A is determined.

In addition, in a series of suggestion effects that are planned to suggest that the third display effect develops into premium reach, if the player's button press is detected 2.0 seconds after the start of the button validity period, the remaining time t is Since it is for 9 ≦ t <10, the level pattern determination table 423b is referred to. Level 6 is determined because the variable pattern command contains the content of premium reach. Since the pattern has a remaining time t of 9 ≦ t <10, the pattern A3 is determined.

In addition, in a series of suggestion effects that are planned to suggest that the third display effect develops into premium reach, if the player's button press is detected 3.0 seconds after the start of the button validity period, the remaining time t is Since it is for 8 ≦ t <9, the level pattern determination table 423c is referred to. Level 5 is determined because the variable pattern command contains the content of premium reach. Since the pattern has a remaining time t of 8 ≦ t <9, the pattern A4 is determined.

Further, for example, when the third display effect develops into a special reach at the time of a big hit and the button press is detected when the remaining time t is between 10 ≦ t <11, the pattern A is set at level 6. .. Further, for example, when the third display effect develops into a super reach when the third display effect is off and a button press is detected when the remaining time t is between 9 ≦ t <10, the pattern A is set at level 4. .. Further, for example, when the button press is detected while the remaining time t is 8 ≦ t <9 while the third display effect remains the normal reach at the time of the big hit, the stop included in the variation pattern command that can identify the hit or miss If the symbol time is "long", pattern A is set at level 2, and if the presented symbol time is "medium", pattern A is set at level 1.

Next, the control process relating to the series of suggestion effects will be described with reference to FIG. 67. FIG. 67 is a flowchart of the suggestion effect control process of the sixth embodiment.

Steps S1700 to S1720 and steps S1730 to S1740 are the same as in the first embodiment. However, in the sixth embodiment, neither the level determination unit 415 nor the pattern determination unit 420 determines the level and pattern of the series of suggestion effects before the comment "Press the button!" Is displayed in step S1730. It is different from Example 1 to Example 5.

When the operation determination unit 430 detects the player's button press within the button validity period in step S1740, in step S1741, the level determination unit 415 and the pattern determination unit 420 receive the detection signal and perform a series of suggestion effects. Determine levels and patterns. In step S1742, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 executes a stepwise change of the display mode according to the determined level and pattern. In step S1810, when the stepwise change of the display mode is completed, a series of suggestive effects is completed.

In step S1740, if the player's button press is not detected during the button validity period, this process ends as it is. The third display effect is continued by the first symbol display device 42.

As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the sixth embodiment, the level determining unit 415 finally changes the display mode stepwise based on the timing of the player's button pressing detected by the operation button 440. Determine the level corresponding to the number of steps to reach. The pattern determining unit 420 determines the pattern of the stepwise change of the display mode until the determined level is reached, based on the timing of the player's button pressing detected by the operation button 440. In the suggestion effect execution unit 425, which is a function of the CPU 521 of the display control device 45, the player's button press is valid according to the level determined by the level determination unit 415 and the pattern determined by the pattern determination unit 420. If it is detected within the period, the suggestion effect display unit 400 is made to execute the stepwise change of the display mode to the end within the suggestion effect period.

Therefore, based on the detected mode of the player's movement, the level corresponding to the number of stages at which the stepwise change of the effect mode finally reaches, and the pattern of the stepwise change of the effect mode until the level is reached. Is determined, the number of steps when the display mode is changed stepwise and the time from the start to the end of the change are determined in consideration of the difference in the mode of the movement when the movement of the player is detected. Can be adjusted. As a result, regardless of when the player's movement is detected at any timing of the predetermined detection valid period, after the movement is detected, a series of suggestion effects are executed to the end within the predetermined suggestion effect period. can do.
In addition, it is also possible to execute an effect related to a series of suggestive effects by making the best use of the mode of the player's motion detected within the detection valid period.
In addition, after the level and pattern in the series of suggestion effects are determined, the stepwise change in the series of suggestion effects is taken into consideration, such as the difference between the early and late movement timings of the player detected within the predetermined detection valid period. Since the need to fine-tune the mode of the above is reduced, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the player's willingness to play due to the malfunction of the display control means that may occur due to this kind of fine-tuning or the like.
That is, after the mode of the stepwise change in the series of suggestion effects is determined, the stages in the series of suggestion effects are taken into consideration, such as the difference between the early and late movement timings of the players detected within the predetermined detection valid period. When it becomes necessary to fine-tune the mode of the target change too much, the amount of heat generated by, for example, a CPU having a function of performing the fine adjustment may be significantly increased. As a result, the lottery result of the lottery that generates a special game state, which is transmitted from the main control means to the display control means as a command, and the display effect executed with the variable display of the identification information such as the reach effect are obtained. The problem is that malfunctions that do not match may occur in the display control means. On the other hand, in the present invention, after the mode of the stepwise change in the series of suggestion effects is determined, the difference between the early and late movement timing of the player detected within the predetermined detection valid period is taken into consideration. , The above-mentioned malfunction that may occur in the display control means is reduced by suppressing the amount of heat generated by the CPU or the like by the amount that the need for finely adjusting the mode of the stepwise change in the series of suggestion effects is reduced. Can be done. As a result, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the player's willingness to play due to the malfunction of the display control means.

Further, the level determination unit 415 determines the level based on the timing at which the player's button press is detected. The pattern determination unit 420 determines the pattern based on the timing at which the player's button press is detected. Therefore, in consideration of the early and late timing when the player's button press is detected and the timing when the player's button press is detected, the number of stages when the display mode is changed stepwise and from the start to the end of the change. Time can be adjusted.

Further, the level pattern determination table 423 stores a plurality of levels and a plurality of patterns for each remaining time t from the time corresponding to the timing when the player's button press is detected to the end of the suggestion effect period. .. Further, the level pattern determination table 423 is configured so that it becomes easier to determine a higher level from among the levels as the button pressing timing becomes earlier, and the pattern is produced as the button pressing timing becomes earlier. It is configured so that it is easy to determine a pattern in which the time from the start to the end of the change is long when the stepwise change of the mode is executed. Therefore, the time length of the series of suggestive effects can be suitably adjusted according to the length of the remaining time.

Further, the level / pattern determination table 423 functions as a common table in which a plurality of types of levels and patterns are associated with each remaining time. The level determination unit 415 and the pattern determination unit 420 determine the level and the pattern based on the timing at which the movement of the player is detected from the table according to the remaining time. Therefore, the number of stored tables can be reduced as compared with the case where the table for level determination and the table for pattern determination are provided separately.

In the seventh embodiment, when a series of suggestion effects are executed and a jackpot state occurs, the number of jackpot occurrences with the series of suggestion effects is counted, which is different from the first to sixth embodiments. Is. This point will be described below.

The flow from the start of the variable display of the seventh embodiment to the end of the jackpot effect will be described with reference to FIG. 68. FIG. 68 is a timing chart from the start of the variable display of the seventh embodiment to the end of the jackpot effect.

The timing T1 to the timing T12 are substantially the same as those of the first to the sixth embodiments, but the timings T13 to the timing T18 are the contents newly added as explanations in the seventh embodiment. However, at the timing T3, when the display control device 45 receives the variation pattern command that can identify whether or not it is correct, the variation pattern command draws the first symbol in order to count the number of jackpot occurrences with a series of suggestion effects. In the result, it is judged whether or not a series of suggestive effects are executed and the jackpot state is won.

At the timing T12, the first symbol during the temporary stop is fixedly stopped, the fixed stop state is displayed during the predetermined fixed stop time, and the player is made to clearly recognize the fixed symbol. At the timing T13, the main control device 261 transmits the opening command to the display control device 45 after a predetermined confirmation display period has elapsed from the time of transmitting the confirmation command (timing T11). The opening command is a command for displaying an image (such as a comment image of "Yatte ne jackpot!", Which will be described later) indicating that it is time to start the jackpot effect display on the display control device 45. The jackpot effect is an effect of displaying an image effect or making a sound or the like on the first symbol display device 42 or the like as the large prize opening of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times.

At the timing T14, when the display control device 45 wins the jackpot state, the display control device 45 displays a comment image of "Yeah, jackpot!" Or a jackpot type (for example, a jackpot) on the first symbol display device 42 based on the opening command. The type of effect, such as how many times the command is released, is displayed. At the timing T15, the main control device 261 transmits a jackpot medium command instructing the display control device 45 to start the jackpot effect display in each round of the jackpot. Along with this, the large winning opening of the variable winning device 32 is repeatedly opened a predetermined number of times. At the timing T16, the display control device 45 starts the effect display of each round in the jackpot state based on the jackpot middle command. At the timing T17, the main control device 261 transmits an ending command instructing the display control device 45 to end the jackpot effect display to the display control device 45. At the timing T18, the display control device 45 ends the effect display during the jackpot state. The large winning opening of the variable winning device 32 also finishes opening a predetermined number of times. If it is a normal jackpot, the special game state ends with this, if it is a probability variation jackpot, then a probability fluctuation state occurs, and if it is a time saving jackpot, then a time saving state occurs.

Next, a series of suggestive effects will be described. In the seventh embodiment as well, it is assumed that a series of suggestive effects having the same contents as those in the first to sixth embodiments can be executed.

Next, the electrical configuration of Example 7 will be described with reference to FIG. 69. FIG. 69 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the seventh embodiment.

Similar to the first to sixth embodiments, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 includes a first determination unit 410, a second determination unit 412, a level determination unit 415, a pattern determination unit 420, and a suggestion effect execution unit. The ROM 522 includes a level pattern determination table 423, and the work RAM 523 includes a first storage unit 450 and a second storage unit 455. The 425, the operation determination unit 430, and the timer 431 are provided. In the seventh embodiment, as will be further described below, the CPU 521 includes a third determination unit 413, a history display execution unit 426, and an occurrence count counting unit 433, and the work RAM 523 includes a counting storage unit 456. It is different from the first to sixth embodiments in that it includes a history information storage unit 457. Those having the same configurations as those of Examples 1 to 6 are designated by the same reference numerals.

The CPU 521 indicates that a series of suggestion effects are executed in the variation display of the first symbol included in the variation pattern command that can identify whether or not it is received from the main control device 261 and puts it in a special gaming state (for example, a big hit). By receiving the specific type information indicating that the player is elected and the transition information indicating the transition to the jackpot state included in the opening command received from the main control device 261, a series of suggestive effects of receiving the specific type information are produced. It has a function to count as the number of occurrences of a certain jackpot state. The specific type information is information included as information of a predetermined number of bytes in a variation pattern command capable of identifying whether or not it is correct, and includes first type information and second type information described later. The occurrence count function of the CPU 521 corresponds to the occurrence count counting means of the present invention, and the specific type information corresponds to the type information of the present invention.

The occurrence count function of the CPU 521 includes a first determination unit 410, a second determination unit 412, a third determination unit 413, an occurrence count counting unit 433, a counting storage unit 456 of the work RAM 523, and history information of the CPU 521. It is realized by the storage unit 457. Hereinafter, each function constituting the occurrence count function will be described.

When the first determination unit 410 receives the variation pattern command that can identify the correctness from the main control device 261, the first determination unit 410 wins a big hit in the variation display of the first symbol included in the variation pattern command that can identify the validity. It has a function of determining whether or not the first type information indicating that the information has been received. This first type information is information included in the above-mentioned specific type information. In addition, instead of the variation pattern command that can identify whether or not it is correct, the stop symbol command may be used to determine whether or not the variation is displayed in FIG.

When the second determination unit 412 receives the variation pattern command that can identify the validity from the main control device 261, the second determination unit 412 includes a series of suggestion effects in the variation display of the first symbol included in the variation pattern command that can identify the validity. Has a function of determining whether or not the second type information indicating that is executed is received. This second type information is information included in the above-mentioned specific type information. In addition, instead of the variation pattern command that can identify the validity, it may be determined whether or not a series of suggestion effects are executed by using a normal variation pattern command. The first determination unit 410 and the second determination unit 412 described above correspond to the type information determination means of the present invention.

The specific type information is stored in the counting storage unit 456 connected to the second determination unit 412 after being read from the variation pattern command capable of identifying whether or not it is correct. The specific type information stored in the counting storage unit 456 is configured to be read out by the occurrence number counting unit 433. The counting storage unit 456 corresponds to the counting storage unit of the present invention.

When the third determination unit 413 receives the opening command from the main control device 261, the third determination unit 413 has a function of determining whether or not the transition information indicating the transition to the jackpot state included in the opening command has been received. The migration information is information included as information of a predetermined number of bytes in the opening command. The third determination unit 413 determines whether or not to shift to the jackpot state from the information on the number of bytes. The third determination unit 413 corresponds to the transition information determination means of the present invention.

The occurrence count counting unit 433 receives the above-mentioned specific type information from the variation pattern command that can identify whether or not it is received from the main control device 261 and the above-mentioned transition information from the opening command received from the main control device 261. Is received, it has a function of counting the receipt of this specific type information as the number of occurrences of a jackpot state with a series of suggestion effects. That is, the occurrence count counting unit 433 outputs a signal for increasing the number of occurrences by 1 to the history information storage unit 457 when the specific type information is input and the transition information is input.

The history information storage unit 457 has a function of storing as history information the receipt of specific type information determined to be included in the number of occurrences of a jackpot state with a series of suggestion effects by the occurrence number counting unit 433. That is, the history information storage unit 457 is configured to increase the number of occurrences of the jackpot state with a series of suggestion effects by 1 when a signal indicating the receipt of the specific type information is input from the occurrence number counting unit 433. Has been done. The history information storage unit 457 corresponds to the history information storage unit of the present invention.

The history display execution unit 426 has a function of displaying the occurrence history of a jackpot state with a series of suggestion effects including the number of occurrences on the first symbol display device 42 when a predetermined movement of the player is detected. The history display execution unit 426 gives a command to the image controller 526 to display the occurrence history on the first symbol display device 42, and the image controller 526 causes the first symbol display device 42 to display the occurrence history. The predetermined operation of the player is, for example, the pressing of an effect button such as the operation button 440, the pressing of the occurrence history display dedicated button, or the like. The history display execution unit 426 corresponds to the history display execution means of the present invention.

When the history display execution unit 426 accepts only a predetermined action of the player performed within a predetermined period, for example, a demo screen in which the variation display of the first symbol or the jackpot effect is not displayed on the first symbol display device 42. The display period of the above may be set as the history display period. In this case, the history display execution unit 426 causes the first symbol display device 42 to display the occurrence history only when the button press is detected within a predetermined period such as the history display period. The determination of whether or not the player's predetermined operation has been performed within the predetermined period such as the history display period is determined by, for example, the timing of the predetermined operation detected by the timer 431 in the operation determination unit 430 of the first symbol. It may be performed depending on whether or not the detection is performed from the time when the variation display is started (timing T3 in FIG. 68) to the time when the jackpot effect display ends (timing T18 in FIG. 68).

The first symbol display device 42 is configured to be able to display the history information stored in the history information storage unit 457. As the history information displayed on the first symbol display device 42, a jackpot state with a series of suggestive effects occurred between the time when the power was turned on for the pachinko machine 10 and the time when the power was turned on for the next pachinko machine 10. It is conceivable that the cumulative number (number of occurrences) and the occurrence of a jackpot state with a series of suggestive effects are listed together with the number of lottery times and the time of the first symbol. The first symbol display device 42 corresponds to the display means of the present invention.

The power-on determination unit 427 determines whether or not the power has been turned on to the pachinko machine 10. If you want to reset the occurrence history every time the power is turned on, the configuration is as follows. For example, when the power-on determination unit 427 determines that the power is turned on, a signal is sent to the occurrence count counting unit 433, and the occurrence count counting unit 433 outputs a reset signal to the counting storage unit 456 and the history information storage unit 457. It is configured to do. As a result, the information indicating the receipt of the specific type information stored in the counting storage unit 456 and the occurrence history stored in the history information storage unit 457 are reset.

Next, the display screen of the history display in the seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 70. FIG. 70 is a diagram for explaining a display screen of the history display in the seventh embodiment. (A) is an example of a display screen of the first symbol display device 42 that displays the number of jackpot occurrences, and (b) is an example of a display screen of the first symbol display device 42 that displays the jackpot occurrence history and the occurrence time. Is.

On the display screen of the first symbol display device 42 shown in FIG. 70 (a), the total number of big hits, the number of consecutive chans, the number of fish school big hits, the number of big hits with level 7 lighting, and the number of big hits with level 5 lighting on a predetermined business day of the game hall The number of big hits, the number of big hits with level 4 lighting, and the number of big hits with level 3 lighting are displayed as the occurrence history. Although the display of the number of jackpots with lighting at level 2 or lower and the number of jackpots of other types is omitted, the number of jackpots may be displayed by scrolling down the display.

On the display screen of the first symbol display device 42 shown in FIG. 70 (b), as another display method of the above-mentioned occurrence history, level 7 is lit and the jackpot is 9:15, 9:27, 9:43. The jackpot with level 6 lighting occurred at 10:05, the jackpot with level 7 lighting occurred at 10:28, the fish school jackpot occurred at 11:05, and the normal jackpot occurred at 12:05. , The occurrence history and time information indicating that the occurrence occurred at 13:05 are displayed. Further, as described above, the display may be scrolled up and down.

Next, the history display control process will be described with reference to FIG. 71. FIG. 71 is a flowchart of the history display control control process of the seventh embodiment.

In step S1700, the first determination unit 410 determines whether or not a variation pattern command that can identify whether the command is correct or not has been received. As a result of the determination, if it is received, the process proceeds to step S1705, and if it is not received, the process proceeds to step S1840.

In step S1705, the first determination unit 410 determines whether or not the lottery result of the first symbol is a big hit based on the variation pattern command that can identify the hit or miss. If the result of the determination is a big hit, the first type information is sent to the counting storage unit 456, and the process proceeds to step S1715. If it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1840.

In step S1715, the second determination unit 412 determines whether or not a series of suggestion effects are executed based on the variation pattern command that can identify whether or not the result is correct. As a result of the determination, if a series of suggestion effects are executed, the second type information is sent to the counting storage unit 456, and the process proceeds to step S1815. If there is no execution of a series of suggestion effects, the process proceeds to step S1840.

In addition, step S1705 and step S1715 may be configured to be executed by one determination unit. In this case, the determination unit generates specific type information at once from the variation pattern command capable of identifying whether or not it is correct, and sends the specific type information to the counting storage unit 456. As a result, the analysis processing time of the fluctuation pattern command is shortened.

In step S1815, the counting storage unit 456 collects the first type information sent from the first judgment unit 410 and the second type information sent from the second judgment unit 412, and the lottery result of the first symbol. Stores the received information indicating the receipt of the specific type information indicating that is a big hit and that a series of suggestion effects are executed. Specifically, the counting storage unit 456 sets a flag or adds "1" (note that, although it will be described below as setting a flag, the same applies to the addition of "1"). A plurality of steps are sandwiched from step S1700 to this step S1815, but in terms of time, this received information is counted immediately after receiving a variation pattern command that can identify whether the command is correct or not from the main controller 261. It will be stored in the storage unit 456. By storing the received information immediately after receiving the variation pattern command that can identify the pass / fail from the main control device 261, the received information is less likely to be affected by the noise generated inside the pachinko machine 10. The information that this flag is set corresponds to the received information stored in the counting storage unit of the present invention.

When the flag is set by this step S1815, the jackpot state with the execution of a series of suggestion effects should have actually occurred. However, due to the influence of noise generated inside the pachinko machine 10, a flag may be set in the counting storage unit 456 without going through step S1815. In such a case, originally, the jackpot state with the execution of a series of suggestion effects does not actually occur in the variable display of the first symbol, but at this point, the pachinko machine 10 has a series of suggestion effects executed. It is recognized that the jackpot state is actually occurring.

In step S1820, the third determination unit 413 determines whether or not a confirmation command has been received from the main control device 261. It should be noted that the reception of the confirmation command may be determined by a determination unit other than the third determination unit 413. As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the signal has been received, the process proceeds to step S1825, and if it is determined that the signal has not been received, the step S1820 is repeated until it is received.

Even when a flag is set in the counting storage unit 456 without going through step S1815 due to the influence of the noise described above, a confirmation command is displayed when the fluctuation display of the first symbol is confirmed. Therefore, at this point in time, it is still difficult to determine whether the information that the flag stored in the counting storage unit 456 is set is due to the fluctuation pattern command or noise.

In step S1825, the third determination unit 413 determines whether or not the opening command has been received from the main control device 261. As a result of the determination, if it has been received, the transition information is sent to the occurrence count counting unit 433, and the process proceeds to step S1835. If not received, the process proceeds to step S1830.

In step S1830, if the occurrence count counting unit 433 does not receive the transition information within a predetermined period after receiving the confirmation command, the counting storage unit 456 is flagged, but this is set as the occurrence count. It is determined that the flag is not included, and then the flag is lowered from the counting storage unit 456 (note that the description will be made as lowering the flag, but the same applies to the subtraction of "1"). It is probable that the reason why the opening command was not received is that the counting storage unit 456 was flagged without going through step S1815 due to the influence of noise generated inside the pachinko machine 10. In such a case, since the jackpot state with the execution of a series of suggestion effects has not actually occurred, the opening command is not transmitted from the main control device 261. Therefore, even though the opening command has not been transmitted from the main control device 261, if a flag is set in the counting storage unit 456, by lowering the flag, erroneous received information is subsequently received. There is no possibility that the number of occurrences will be counted based on the above, and it will be possible to prevent the player from seeing the erroneous occurrence history.

In step S1835, when the occurrence count counting unit 433 receives the transition information within a predetermined period after receiving the confirmation command, the counting storage unit 456 is flagged, so that this is included in the occurrence count. After making a determination, the flag of the counting storage unit 456 is lowered. Then, the occurrence number counting unit 433 stores the receipt of the specific type information determined to be included in the occurrence number in the history information storage unit 457 as history information. In the history information, the number of occurrences may be added one by one, or the occurrence information of a jackpot with a series of suggestive effects may be stored together with the number of lottery times and the time.

In step S1840, the history display execution unit 426 determines whether or not the player's button press is effective. As a result of the determination, if the button press is valid, the process proceeds to step S1845, and if the button press is invalid, the process proceeds to step S1850.

In step S1845, the history display execution unit 426 causes the first symbol display device 42 to display the occurrence history of the jackpot state with a series of suggestion effects based on the history information stored in the history information storage unit 457. The occurrence history of the special gaming state with the specific suggestion effect displayed in this way is displayed as accurate information that is not affected by noise or the like generated inside the gaming machine.

In step S1850, the power-on determination unit 427 determines whether or not the pachinko machine 10 has been powered on. As a result of the determination, if the power is turned on, the process proceeds to step 1850, and a signal indicating that the power is turned on is sent to the generation count counting unit 433. If the power is not turned on, this process ends as it is.

In step S1855, upon receiving the signal that the power is turned on, the generation counting unit 433 lowers the flag if the flag is set in the counting storage unit 456, and displays the history information stored in the history display execution unit 426. Perform the reset process.

This completes a series of history display processes.

As described above, according to the gaming machine according to the seventh embodiment, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 includes the variation display of the first symbol included in the variation pattern command that can identify the pass / fail received from the main control device 261. When the specific type information indicating that a series of suggestion effects are executed and the jackpot is won is received, and the transition to the jackpot state included in the opening command received from the main control device 261 is performed. When the indicated transition information is received, the occurrence number counting unit 433 having a function of counting the receipt of the specific type information as the occurrence number of the jackpot state with a series of suggestion effects is provided. That is, when the specific type information is received and the transition information is received, it is highly likely that a jackpot state with a series of suggestion effects has actually occurred. Therefore, the occurrence count counting unit 433 is the specific type information. The receipt is counted as the number of occurrences described above. Therefore, it is possible to accurately count the number of occurrences of a jackpot state with a series of suggestive effects, which is less susceptible to noise and the like.

That is, it is determined that due to the influence of noise or the like generated inside the pachinko machine 10, a series of suggestive effects are erroneously executed in the variable display of the first symbol, and specific type information indicating that the jackpot state is won is received. In some cases. However, in such a case, the opening command indicating the transition from the main control device 261 to the jackpot state does not come after the fluctuation display of the first symbol is confirmed. Therefore, even if it is determined that the specific type information has been received, the number of occurrences of the specific type information is not immediately counted as the number of occurrences described above, but the reception of the specific type information is performed according to whether or not the opening command has been received. Count as. As a result, the number of occurrences of a jackpot state with a series of suggestive effects can be accurately counted without being affected by noise or the like. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the player's motivation to play a game based on the number of occurrences of this type by suppressing a decrease in reliability with respect to the number of occurrences of a jackpot state with a series of suggestive effects.

Further, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 includes an occurrence count unit 433 having a function of not counting the reception of the specific type information as the occurrence count when the transition information is not received even when the specific type information is received. .. That is, in such a case, since there is a possibility that the jackpot state with a series of suggestion effects has not actually occurred, the occurrence number counting unit 433 does not count the reception of the specific type information as the above-mentioned occurrence number. Therefore, by not including the case where it is uncertain whether or not a series of jackpot states with suggestion effects actually occur in the count, the reliability of the number of occurrences of the series of jackpot states with suggestion effects counted decreases. It can be suppressed.

Further, the work RAM 523 of the display control device 45 includes a counting storage unit 456 that sets a flag when it receives a variation pattern command that can identify whether or not it includes specific type information from the main control device 261. When the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 receives the transition information after the variation display of the first symbol is confirmed, the flag is set in the counting storage unit 456, so that it is determined to include this in the number of occurrences, and then , A generation count counting unit 433 having a function of lowering a flag stored in the counting storage unit 456 is provided. Therefore, it becomes possible to accurately count the number of occurrences of the jackpot state with a series of suggestive effects.

That is, since the time when the fluctuation pattern command including the specific type information that can identify the validity is received from the main control device 261 is the time when it is not easily affected by the noise generated inside the pachinko machine 10, the above-mentioned received information is available. It is easy to be accurately stored in the counting storage unit 456. Further, if the transition information is received after the variation display of the first symbol is confirmed, there is a high possibility that the transition to the jackpot state is correctly recognized by the main control device 261. Therefore, the above-mentioned received information stored at the time of receiving the variation pattern command that can identify the validity including the specific type information from the main control device 261 and the transition information received after the variation display of the first symbol is confirmed are obtained. When the information is collected, the number of occurrences of the jackpot state with a series of suggestion effects can be accurately counted by including the received information in the above-mentioned number of occurrences.
Further, since the received information stored in the counting storage unit 456 is deleted after the number of occurrences is counted, the possibility of double counting is also reduced.

Further, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 determines that the flag is set in the counting storage unit 456 but is not included in the number of occurrences when the transition information is not received after the variation display of the first symbol is confirmed. After that, the flag of the counting storage unit 456 is lowered. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in reliability of the number of occurrences of the jackpot state with a series of hinted effects counted.

That is, since the time when a series of suggestion effects including the specific type information is received from the main control device 261 is a time when it is not easily affected by noise or the like generated inside the pachinko machine 10, the above-mentioned received information is used for counting accurately. It is easily stored in the storage unit 456. However, at the time when the variation display of the first symbol is started, although the variation pattern command including the specific type information that can identify the validity is not received from the main control device 261, it is erroneously due to the influence of noise or the like thereafter. The above-mentioned received information may be stored in the counting storage unit 456. Therefore, if the transition information is not received after the variation display of the first symbol is confirmed, it is counted by determining that the received information stored in the counting storage unit 456 is not included in the number of occurrences described above. It is possible to suppress a decrease in reliability of the number of occurrences of a jackpot state with a series of suggestive effects. Further, by deleting the received information stored in the counting storage unit 456, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the above-mentioned received information that may have been erroneously stored is included in the above-mentioned occurrence count. Can be done.

Further, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 determines whether or not it has received the first type information indicating that the jackpot state is won, which is included in the variation pattern command that can identify the hit / fail received from the main control device 261. Did you receive the second type information indicating that a series of suggestion effects are executed in the variation display of the first symbol, which is included in the variation pattern command that can identify whether the command is correct or not received from the determination unit 410 and the main control device 261? A second determination unit 412 for determining whether or not to use is provided. The first type information and the second type information are combined into specific type information. When it is determined that the occurrence count counting unit 433 has received the specific type information from the first judgment unit 410 and the second judgment unit 412, and when it is determined that the third judgment unit 413 has received the transition information, The receipt of this specific type information is counted as the number of occurrences of a jackpot state with a series of suggestive effects. Therefore, the inventions described above can be preferably realized.

Further, the work RAM 523 of the display control device 45 includes a history information storage unit 457 that stores the receipt of specific type information determined to be included in the number of occurrences described above as history information. The first symbol display device 42 is configured to be able to display the history information stored in the history information storage unit 457. When the button press of the player's operation button 440 is detected within the predetermined history display period, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 sets the occurrence history of the jackpot state with a series of suggestion effects including the above-mentioned occurrence number. 1 A history display execution unit 426 to be displayed on the symbol display device 42 is provided. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a history of occurrence of a jackpot state with an accurate series of suggestive effects.

Further, the CPU 521 of the display control device 45 includes a first determination unit 410, a second determination unit 412, a third determination unit 413, an occurrence count counting unit 433, and a history display execution unit 426. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the specific type information has been received, whether or not the opening command has been received, the count of the number of occurrences of the jackpot state with a series of suggestion effects, and the execution of the history display including the number of occurrences. The above functions can be realized by one display control device 45.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be modified and implemented as follows.

(1) In the first embodiment described above, the CPU 521 is provided with a pattern determination unit 420 so as to determine one pattern from a plurality of selectable patterns, but there is only one selectable pattern. It doesn't matter. In this case, if the level determination unit 415 determines the level, the suggestion effect execution unit 425 executes a series of suggestion effects according to a predetermined pattern without going through the pattern determination process.

(2) In Examples 1 to 6 described above, the degree of expectation that a special gaming state suggested by a series of suggestion effects is the degree of expectation that a jackpot state will occur is not limited to this. , It may be the degree of expectation that a probabilistic state or a time saving state will occur.

(3) In Examples 1 to 6 described above, the series of suggestive effects was executed only once during the third display effect period, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the series of suggestive effects is the third display effect period. It may be executed multiple times during.

(4) Examples 1 to 6 described above were only in the case of developing from normal reach to premium reach in the third display production, but developed from normal reach to super reach, and further developed from super reach to premium reach. It may be the one in which the reach development effect is executed a plurality of times. A series of suggestive effects may be executed at each reach development effect.

(5) In the sixth embodiment described above, a level corresponding to the number of stages at which the stepwise change of the display mode finally reaches is determined based on the timing of the player's button pressing detected by the operation button 440. Based on the timing of the player's button press detection detected by the operation button 440, the pattern of the stepwise change of the display mode until the level is reached was determined, but the mode of the player's motion detected by the motion detection means is However, the number of button presses by the player detected by the operation button 440 may be limited to this.

(6) In each of the above-described embodiments, in the example in which the level / pattern determination table 423 is used, the level determination table 416 and the pattern determination table 421 may be used, and the level determination table 416 and the pattern may be used. In the example in which the determination table 421 is used, the level pattern determination table 423 may be used.

(7) In the above-mentioned Example 7, the specific type information is information indicating that a series of suggestion effects are executed and the jackpot state is won, but the content of the specific type information is not limited to this, and is specific. It may indicate that the reach effect is executed and the jackpot state is won. For example, the second determination unit 412 may determine a reach type such as normal reach, super reach, special reach, premium reach, etc., and include the reach type information in the second type information. Further, it may indicate that a suggestion effect other than the series of suggestion effects performed by the suggestion effect display unit 400 of Examples 1 to 6 is executed and the jackpot state is won. For example, a specific suggestion effect such as a fish school notice has been performed and a big hit has been won.

(8) In Example 7 described above, the transition information indicates the transition to the jackpot state (the state in which the jackpot opens and closes over a predetermined number of rounds), but in addition to this, the normal jackpot state. , The jackpot state with probability fluctuation, and the jackpot state with time reduction may be indicated. In this case, the bit information of the opening command includes not only information on whether or not to shift to the jackpot state, but also information such as whether the jackpot type is normal, with probability fluctuation, or with time reduction. There is. The type of jackpot may be determined in the process of determining whether or not the first determination unit 410 has won the jackpot state.

(9) In Example 7 described above, even if it is determined that the specific type information has been received, the process when it is determined that the transition information has not been received has a series of suggestive effects of receiving the specific type information. Although it was not counted as the number of occurrences of the jackpot state, other processing may be used. That is, in this case, the reception of the specific type information may be counted as the number of error occurrences, and the error occurrence history including the number of error occurrences may be displayed.

(10) In the seventh embodiment described above, the occurrence history is displayed on the first symbol display device 42 of the pachinko machine 10, but the occurrence history is displayed on another data display or the like provided other than the pachinko machine 10. You may. In addition, a data display or the like for the manager of the game hall to check is provided in a place other than the first symbol display device 42 of the pachinko machine 10, for example, a place inconspicuous from the player such as the back side of the inner frame 12. You may.

(11) In the above-described seventh embodiment, the display control device 45 performs a series of history display control processes, but as shown in FIG. 72, it receives a command from the main control device 261 and performs various controls. The sub-control device 470 may perform a series of history display control processes. Note that FIG. 72 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration according to a modified example of the seventh embodiment.

In this case, the sub control device 470 has the same basic configuration as the sub control device 470 of the second embodiment, except that the CPU 471 is configured to perform a series of history display control processes. That is, the CPU 471 includes a first determination unit 410, a second determination unit 412, a third determination unit 413, an occurrence count counting unit 433, and a history display execution unit 426. The RAM 473 includes a counting storage unit 456 and a history information storage unit 457. Therefore, the determination of whether or not the specific type information has been received, the determination of whether or not the transition information has been received, the count of the number of occurrences of the jackpot state with a series of suggestion effects, and the execution of the history display including this occurrence number. The function can be realized by one sub control device 470. As a result, the control load related to the history information display imposed on the display control device 45 in the seventh embodiment is distributed to the sub control device 470, thereby suppressing the amount of heat generated by the display control device 45a and causing the display control device 45a to malfunction. Can be prevented.

(12) The present invention may be implemented in a pachinko machine or the like different from the above-mentioned Examples 1 to 7. For example, once a jackpot is hit, a pachinko machine (commonly known as a two-time right item, a three-time right item) that raises the expected value of the jackpot until multiple times (for example, two or three times) a big hit state occurs. It may be carried out as.). Further, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, the pachinko machine may be put into a special gaming state on condition that a ball is won in a predetermined area. Further, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special gaming state when the ball enters a predetermined winning opening. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, it may be implemented as various game machines such as an arrange ball type pachinko machine, a sparrow ball, a so-called pachinko machine and a slot machine.

In the slot machine, for example, the symbol is changed by operating the operation lever in a state where a coin is inserted and the symbol effective line is determined, and the symbol is stopped and confirmed by operating the stop button. is there. Therefore, as a basic concept of a slot machine, "a variable display means for variably displaying a symbol sequence composed of a plurality of symbols and then confirming the symbol is provided, and the symbols are caused by the operation of a starting operation means (for example, an operation lever). The fluctuation of the symbol is stopped due to the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop button) or after a predetermined time elapses, and the confirmed symbol at the time of the stop is the specific symbol. As a necessary condition, the slot machine is provided with a special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player. In this case, coins, medals, and the like are typical examples of the gaming medium.

As a specific example of a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, a variable display means for variablely displaying a symbol sequence composed of a plurality of symbols and then confirming the symbol is provided, and a handle for launching a ball can be used. Some are not equipped. In this case, after a predetermined amount of balls are thrown in based on a predetermined operation (button operation), the symbol variation is started, for example, due to the operation of the operation lever, and for example, due to the operation of the stop button or a predetermined amount. As time passes, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped, and a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player is generated on the condition that the confirmed symbol at the time of the stop is the so-called jackpot symbol, and the player is given a lower saucer. A large number of balls are paid out.

(13) Each of Examples 1 to 6 and the above-described modified Examples (1) to (7) may be appropriately combined or appropriately substituted as long as they are not contradictory to each other. Further, each configuration disclosed in Examples 1 to 6 and the above-described modified Examples (1) to (7) deletes the configuration or has the same effect as the configuration unless it is contrary to the object of the present invention. Alternatively, it can be changed to a configuration having a function.

As described above, the present invention is suitable for gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

45 ... Display control device (display control means)
42 ... First symbol display device (suggestion effect notification means, preceding suggestion effect notification means)
261 ... Main control device (main control means)
440 ... Operation button (motion detection means)
400 ... Suggestion effect display unit (suggestion effect notification means)
401 to 407 ... 1st to 7th lighting areas 408 ... Light emitting unit (preceding suggestion effect notification means)
415 ... Level determination unit (level determination means)
416 ... Level determination table (level storage means)
420… Pattern determination unit (pattern determination means)
421 ... Pattern determination table (pattern storage means)
423 ... Level / pattern determination table (common table)
425 ... Suggestion production execution department (suggestion production execution department)
450 ... 1st storage unit (1st storage means)
460 ... Advance suggestion effect execution unit (preceding suggestion effect execution means)
465 ... Advance suggestion effect display unit (advance suggestion effect notification means)
470 ... Sub control device (sub control means)
521 ... CPU of display control device (suggestion effect control means)

Claims (1)

A main control means that performs a lottery to generate a special game state based on the establishment of the start condition and transmits the result of the lottery as a command.
A sub-control means that receives the command from the main control means and controls a variable display of identification information that allows the player to visually recognize the establishment / non-establishment of the transition to the special gaming state.
Motion detection means to detect the player's motion related to the game,
In a game machine equipped with
The sub control means
The expectation that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a combination indicating the establishment of the transition to the special gaming state as a result of the variation display is based on the detection of the player's motion by the motion detecting means in the predetermined effect means. It is provided with an effect execution means for executing a suggestion effect suggested by a stepwise change of the effect mode to be started.
The effect executing means is
When the suggestion effect is executed, the stepwise change is controlled so that the effect mode in the predetermined effect means gradually changes from the first stage to the stage finally reached within the predetermined suggestion effect period. Setting means for setting the first control data to be performed at a predetermined timing, and
When the variation display is executed, based on the fact that the movement of the player is detected at the first timing in the detection valid period, the effect mode in the predetermined effect means using the first control data. Means for controlling the gradual change so that the gradual change from the first stage to the final stage is reached.
When the movement of the player is detected at a second timing after the first timing in the detection valid period, the second control data newly set is used in the predetermined effect means. A means for controlling the stepwise change so that the effect mode changes stepwise from the first stage to the final stage reached from the second timing to the end time of the suggestion effect period. A game machine characterized by being prepared.

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