JP6811064B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of executing variable display and controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

What is generally known as this type of gaming machine is one that can execute variable display (also referred to as variable display) and control an advantageous state (big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player.

Conventionally, there has been one that displays a promotion display that promotes the movement of a player a plurality of times at a plurality of timings during a variable display (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-45903

However, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the promotion display is displayed in the same manner in any situation, the interest of the game cannot be sufficiently improved.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game by displaying a promotion display according to a situation.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that can execute a variable display and control an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player.
A detection means (push sensor 124, etc.) that detects the movement of the player, and
In the first period (middle of reach, etc.) and the second period (end of reach, etc.) during the reach of the variable display, the promotion display that promotes the movement of the player to the detection means (FIGS. 15 (e), (g)). ) Is provided with a promotion display means (a process in which the effect control microcomputer 100 displays a button image on the effect display device 9) capable of executing the small button image 62, the large button image 63, etc.). ,
The promotion display mode includes a first promotion display mode (small button image 62, etc.) and a second promotion display mode (large button image 63, etc.) that is easier for the player to recognize than the first promotion display mode.
The promotion display means
In the prior SL first period being capable of performing the accelerated display by the first accelerator display form at a higher rate than the accelerator displayed by the second accelerator display form (FIG. 17 (A), as shown in (B) In addition, in the first period, it is determined to display the small button image at a higher ratio than the large button image , etc.) , and the promotion display according to the second promotion display mode is executed only when the advantageous state is controlled. It is possible
In the prior SL second period being capable of performing the accelerated display by the second accelerator display form at a higher rate than the accelerator displayed by the first accelerator display manner (FIG. 17 (C), as shown in (D) In addition, in the second period, it is decided to display the large button image at a higher rate than the small button image),
Run the suggested display suggesting that the accelerated display is executed before executing the pre-Symbol promotion display,
In either the first period or the second period, when the promotion display by the second promotion display mode is executed, the advantageous state is compared with the case where the promotion display by the first promotion display mode is executed. Highly controlled by
The display mode of the suggestion display differs depending on whether the promotion display according to the first promotion display mode is executed or the promotion display according to the second promotion display mode is executed .

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by displaying the promotion display according to the situation.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The first promotion display mode and the second promotion display mode are displays that promote the movement of the player to the same detection means (small button image 62 and large button image 63 are the same push button). 120 etc. are displayed to promote the behavior against the (push sensor 124)).

According to such a configuration, the first promotion display mode and the second promotion display mode are displayed as the display for promoting the movement of the player to the same detection means, so that the promotion display according to the situation is displayed. Depending on the mode, the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the game machine of the above (1) or the above (2)
The second promotion display mode is more conspicuous than the first promotion display mode (as shown in FIGS. 15 (e) and 15 (g), the large button image 63 is displayed larger than the small button image 62. As a result, it is a mode that stands out to the player, etc.).

According to such a configuration, since the second promotion display mode is more conspicuous than the first promotion display mode, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the display mode of the promotion display according to the situation.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
The promotion display means executes only the promotion display according to the first promotion display mode in the first period, and executes only the promotion display according to the second promotion display mode in the second period (in the middle of reach). Displays only the small button image 62, and displays only the large button image 63 at the end of the reach, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by displaying the promotion display according to the situation.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
The promotion display means displays a suggestion display (suggestion display image 61 as shown in FIGS. 15D and 15) suggesting that the promotion display is executed before the promotion display is executed. Run and
The suggestion display differs depending on whether the promotion display according to the first promotion display mode is executed or the promotion display according to the second promotion display mode is executed (FIGS. 15 (d) and 15 (f)). As shown in the above, the display mode of the suggestion display image 61 is different between before the small button image 62 is displayed and before the large button image 63 is displayed).

According to such a configuration, since the mode of the suggestion display is different from the stage before the promotion display is executed, it is possible to make it easier for the player to grasp the situation after that.

(6) In any of the game machines (1) to (5) above,
The movement of the player is detected by the detection means (push sensor 124, etc.) when the operation means (push button 120, etc.) that can be operated by the player is operated.
An operation effect execution means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) for executing an operation effect using the operation means is further provided.
The operation effect executing means has a plurality of modes (“white”, “red”, “white / vibration”, “red / vibration”, etc.) depending on the degree of advantage (reliability of jackpot, etc.). Change to one of
The promotion display means
The promotion display is displayed in one of a plurality of modes (“white / small”, “red / small”, “white / large”, “red / large”, etc.) according to the degree of advantage.
A common display means (microcomputer for effect control) that displays the promotion display of a mode common to a plurality of modes of the operation means (a mode common to "white" (a mode common to "white / small" and "white / large", etc.)). 100 etc.) is included.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game by the production using the operating means.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a figure which shows the hit type table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table and jackpot type determination table. It is a figure which shows the variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular form. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows the configuration example of the hold storage buffer in the game control microcomputer. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the button effect. It is a flowchart which shows the effect symbol variation start processing. It is a figure which shows the promotion display image determination table in tabular form. It is a flowchart which shows the effect setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during change of an effect symbol. It is a flowchart which shows operation effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows operation effect processing.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine, as long as it is a gaming machine capable of playing. It may be such a gaming machine.

[First Embodiment]
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame that is openably and closably attached to the inside of the outer frame. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided in the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (game described later). It is a structure including (excluding board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into a game area.

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the hitting ball supply plate 3, a surplus ball receiving plate 4 for storing the game balls (game medium) that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 3, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like are provided. ing. Further, a game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body constituting the game board 6 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 in which the driven game ball (game medium) can flow down is formed.

The member forming the surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, the central portion of the lower plate) on the upper surface of the lower plate body, and the player A stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right) is attached. The stick controller 122 is designated by a player holding the operation stick of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, a left hand) and pushing and pulling the stick controller 122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) capable of instructing operation is provided, and inside the operation stick of the stick controller 122, a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instructing operation by pushing / pulling the trigger button 125 or the like. See) is built-in. Further, an inclination direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an inclination operation with respect to the operation stick is provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the upper surface of the upper plate main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects a player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be moved to either the left or right side of the upper plate or the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

Although an example in which a stick controller is provided as an operation means that can be operated by the player is shown, the operation means is not limited to this, and other operation means such as a simple push button, a lever switch, and a jog dial are used as the operation means. It may be provided.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 as a variable display unit capable of variable display (also referred to as variable display) of an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, there is a first special symbol display 8a that variablely displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. A second special symbol display 8b that variablely displays the second special symbol as the identification information of the above is provided.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and on the display screen, an effect symbol display area for performing a variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is provided. Be done. In the effect symbol display area, for example, a symbol display area for variable display of three decorative (effect) effect symbols, left, middle, and right, is formed.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b is the second. (2) When the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

When the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or when the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as a specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derivation display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derivates and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbols) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this way, it is controlled to the specific game state (big hit game state) as an advantageous state in which an advantageous value (advantageous value) is given to the player.

Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol). Stopped, rocked, enlarged / reduced or deformed in a state that matches (combination of symbols), or multiple symbols are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are swapped. Then, the effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called a reach effect.

Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 form a part of the jackpot combination, the variable display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed continues. It is a display state, or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, the reach means a state in which the identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable display areas is in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed in a state in which the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area, for example. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

The display effect in the reach state is the reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during reach, unusual effects may be performed with lamps or sounds. This production is called reach production. Further, at the time of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect symbol or the like)) can be displayed, or a display mode (for example, color or the like) of a background image of the effect display device 9 can be displayed. ) May be changed. The change in the display of the character and the display mode of the background is called the reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than in a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a that variablely displays the first special symbol as identification information that can identify each of them is provided. The first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying a special symbol such as a number from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right side of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second) that variablely displays the second special symbol as identification information that can identify each of them. Fluctuation display unit) 8b is provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying a special symbol such as a number from 0 to 9.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). I have something to do.

In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the game machine may include only one special symbol indicator.

In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first starting condition or the second starting condition, which is the execution condition of the variable display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball has the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening). After passing through 14 (including winning), the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed). It is started based on the establishment of a state (a state in which the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. It should be noted that the passage of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate as a winning area, and the concept includes that the game ball has entered (winned) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game ball can win the second starting winning opening 14 (it becomes easier to win the starting winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball is more likely to win in the second starting winning opening 14 than in the first starting winning opening 13. Further, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning opening 14. Therefore, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, the game ball is more likely to win the first starting winning opening 13 than the second starting winning opening 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage display 18b composed of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the second start winning opening 14, that is, the number of second hold storages. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

Further, above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first holding storage number (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory. ) Is provided as a first special symbol hold storage display 18a composed of four displays. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

The game machine is a ball launching device (not shown) that drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball striking handle 5 and launches the game ball into the game area 7 by using the rotational force of the drive motor. ) Is provided. The game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the first (1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Unless it is possible to start the variable display of the first special symbol, the first reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

When the game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends and the second 2), the second special symbol display 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. Unless it is possible to start the variable display of the second special symbol, the second reserved storage number is incremented by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. The variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized with each other. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect symbol reminiscent of the jackpot on the effect display device 9. The combination of is stopped and displayed.

Further, at the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there is a hold storage display unit (total hold storage display unit) that displays the total number of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number (total hold storage number). Provided. As a result, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that do not satisfy the start condition of the variable display. In each of the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18a, and the effect display device 9, the light emitting display and the image display for indicating the number of hold storages are hold display or hold. It is called a memory display.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball device 20 is provided with an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when is derived and displayed, the opening / closing plate is controlled to the open state by the solenoid 21, so that the big winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. The game ball that has won the big prize opening is detected by the count switch 23.

In the jackpot game state, the special variable winning ball device 20 repeatedly controls the open state and the closed state repeatedly. In the repetitive continuous control, the state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is open is called a round. As a result, repetitive continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of jackpot types are provided, and when it is decided to make a jackpot, one of the jackpot types is selected.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variablely displaying normal symbols that can identify each of them is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9 in a variable manner. Further, the small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. Then, when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time, which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes from to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Every time the game ball passes through the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1.

At the bottom of the game board 6, there is an out opening 26 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts outside the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each type of hit in the jackpot, the jackpot probability after the end of the jackpot game state, the base after the end of the jackpot game state, the fluctuation display time after the end of the jackpot game state, and the number of times of opening in the jackpot (Number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

Specifically, in the big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, the end condition of the predetermined open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or It is closed when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is satisfied (opening end condition). Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the right to continue is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot game state reaches the predetermined upper limit of 15 rounds (final round).

Of the "big hits", the probabilistic state is a state in which after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a higher probability that the special gaming state will be determined to be a big hit as compared with the normal state (normal gaming state that is not the probabilistic state). The type of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for a probability fluctuation state, also called a high probability state) is called a "probability variation jackpot". Further, in the present embodiment, as the special gaming state, when the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol is controlled to the time reduction state which is shorter than the non-time reduction state in association with the probability variation state. There is. It should be noted that the special gaming state may be controlled to a time saving state independently of the probability change state.

In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the variable display time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning prize is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Will increase.

Of the "big hits", the type of big hit that does not shift to the probabilistic state after being controlled to the big hit game state of 15 rounds is called "normal big hit".

Further, as a special game state, the variable winning ball device 15 is opened more frequently in association with the probability change state, so that the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 more frequently. It may be controlled to an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning a prize in the device 15 (higher approach, higher frequency).

Here, the electric chew support control will be described. The electric chew support control is a control that shortens the variable display time of a normal symbol (the time from the start of the variable display to the derivation display of the display result) to derive and display the display result at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control). Control to increase the probability that the symbol will hit the symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. Control to increase (control to increase the number of times of opening) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 is high. Is increased, and it becomes easier for the game ball to start and win a prize (it becomes easier to satisfy the execution conditions of the variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 by such control, the gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the execution frequency of the variation display of the second special symbol increases.

In a state in which the frequency of winning the second starting winning opening 14 is increased by such electric chew support control (high frequency state), the number of game balls paid out as prize balls according to the number of balls launched is It is called a "high base state" because the ratio "base" is in a higher state than when the control is not performed. When such control is not performed, it is called a "low base state". Further, such a control is a control for facilitating the winning of the variable winning ball device 15, that is, the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning with the electric tulip, and is called "electric chew support control".

In this embodiment, "high probability state (probability change state)" and "low probability state (non-probability change state)" are used as terms indicating a state of jackpot probability, and as a term indicating a combination of base states. , "High base state (electric chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-electric chew support control state)" are used.

Further, in this embodiment, "low probability low base state", "low probability high base state", and "high accuracy high base state" are used as terms indicating a combination of the jackpot probability state and the base state. Use. The "low probability low base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a low probability state and the base state is a low base state. The "low probability high base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a low probability state and the base state is a high base state. The "high probability high base state" is a state indicating that the jackpot probability state is a high probability state and the base state is a high base state.

As shown in FIG. 2, as the 15-round jackpot, a plurality of types of jackpots, a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot, are provided.

The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to a non-probability change state, a time saving state, and an electric chew support control state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds jackpot game state. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time saving state, and the electric chew support control state (high accuracy and high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of jackpot game state. In the probability variation jackpot, the condition that the probability variation state, the time saving state, and the electric chew support control state are executed a predetermined number of times, that is, the fluctuation display is 100 times, or the condition that the next jackpot occurs, whichever is earlier. It will continue for a period until one of the conditions is met. The number of times of variable display in which the time saving state continues in this way is also called the time saving number of times. It should be noted that the probabilistic state may not end until the next normal jackpot occurs.

In addition, in a normal jackpot, the condition that the time saving state and the electric chew support control state are executed a predetermined number of times, that is, the fluctuation display is 100 times, or the condition that the next jackpot occurs, whichever is earlier. Continue for a period until the condition of is satisfied. In addition, the normal jackpot may be controlled so as to be a jackpot controlled in a non-probability change state, a non-time saving state, and a non-electric chew support control state (low probability low base state).

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. Note that FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37 and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 that controls the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. Includes 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer having a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 built-in. The game control microcomputer 560 also includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by the hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or all thereof is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board 910. That is, even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, etc.) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

Since the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or processes) the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and is generated at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value based on the start winning time when the numerical data is read (extracted). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

Further, an input driver circuit 58 that gives detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the output circuit 59 that drives the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms the large winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also main. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a for variable display of special symbols, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10 for variable display of normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol holding storage display 18b, and the normal symbol holding storage display 41 is performed.

The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9.

The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via a relay board 77 that allows signals to pass in only one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to controlling the variation display of the effect display device 9, the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is controlled via the lamp driver board 35, and the speaker 27 via the sound output board 70. Performs various production controls such as controlling the sound output of.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter via. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To do. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 is detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 to the I / O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination that determines whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (type, normal jackpot, or one of probabilistic jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): Determines the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for determining the fluctuation pattern type). (4) Random 3 (MR3): The fluctuation pattern (variation display time) is determined (for determining the fluctuation pattern). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining a normal symbol hit). (6) Random 5 (MR5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the initial value of random 4).

In this embodiment, as the jackpot in the specific gaming state, a plurality of types of a normal jackpot and a probability variation jackpot are included. Therefore, when the jackpot is determined, the jackpot type is determined to be one of these jackpot types based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (random 1). Further, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined at the same time based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1). Therefore, random number 1 is also a random number for determining a jackpot symbol.

Further, as for the fluctuation pattern, first, the fluctuation pattern type is determined by using the fluctuation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and any of the variation pattern types included in the determined fluctuation pattern type using the fluctuation pattern determination random number (random 3). Determine the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type.

In this embodiment, in the case of a normal jackpot and a probabilistic jackpot, the fluctuation pattern is classified into a normal reach fluctuation pattern type with normal reach and a super reach fluctuation pattern type with super reach. Such fluctuation pattern types are selected at a predetermined ratio. Further, when it is out of alignment, it is classified into a normal fluctuation pattern type, which is a fluctuation pattern type without reach, a normal reach fluctuation pattern type, and a super reach fluctuation pattern type.

In such a fluctuation pattern type, when the display result is out of alignment, the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern type differs between the time saving state and the non-time saving state (in the time saving state, compared with the case where the time saving state is not achieved). Therefore, the ratio of selecting the fluctuation pattern type with a short fluctuation display time such as the normal fluctuation pattern type is set high), so that when the time is shortened, compared to when the time is not shortened. Therefore, the variable display time is shortened.

It should be noted that such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio differs depending on whether the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed fluctuation is equal to or more than a predetermined number and less than a predetermined number. When the number of reserved storages of each special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the holding number reduction control is executed in which the variable display time is shortened as compared with the case where the number of reserved storages of each special symbol is less than a predetermined number. You may try to do it. For example, in the hold number reduction control state, the rate at which the fluctuation pattern type having a short fluctuation display time such as the normal fluctuation pattern type is selected is set to be higher than in the hold number reduction control state. , The average time of the variable display time may be shortened as compared with the case where the hold number reduction control state is not performed. Further, in the hold number shortening control, the fluctuation display time itself of the fluctuation pattern type may be shortened even when the same fluctuation pattern type is selected as compared with the case where the hold number shortening control state is not performed.

Further, the variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of a two-step determination method in which the variation pattern type is determined and then the variation pattern is determined.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal time (non-probability change time) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state) and a probability change time jackpot determination table used in the probability change state.

Each numerical value shown in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a jackpot judgment value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability variation jackpot determination table. Each numerical value is set as a jackpot judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change becomes the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at normal time (referred to as the jackpot judgment value at normal time or the first jackpot judgment value) at the time of probability change. Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number) of jackpot judgment values (referred to as the probability variation jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value) is set. .. As a result, it is determined that the probability change state is a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit determination random number (random R). The big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. 5 (A). If any of the indicated jackpot determination values is matched, it is determined to make a jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) for the special symbol. The "probability" shown in FIG. 5 (A) indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

5 (B) and 5 (C) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5B shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the first hold memory) based on the game ball winning the first start winning opening 13 (variation display of the first special symbol). This is the first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used for (when performed). FIG. 5C shows a case where the jackpot type is determined using the hold memory (also referred to as the second hold memory) based on the game ball winning the second start winning opening 14 (the variation display of the second special symbol is displayed. This is the second special symbol jackpot type determination table used for (when performed).

Each of the special symbol jackpot type determination tables in FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C) is a random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on, the type of jackpot is determined to be either "normal jackpot" or "probability variation jackpot", and is referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B, the numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1 and the determination values corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type determination). Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), the numerical value to be compared with the value of random 1 and the determination value corresponding to each of "normal jackpot" and "probability variation jackpot" (big hit type determination). Value) is set.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C), the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "normal jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "3" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probability variation jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Using such a jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines as a jackpot type a type corresponding to a jackpot type determination value in which the value of random 1 matches, and as a jackpot symbol, a jackpot in which the value of random 1 matches. Determine the design. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

It should be noted that the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C) have the same ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot. In such a case, it is not necessary to divide the jackpot type determination table between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Moreover, the allocation of the jackpot type may be different. For example, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C) may have a higher rate of determination of the probability variation jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (B). .. By doing so, the rate of the probability variation jackpot can be made higher in the variation display of the second special symbol than in the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may have a higher rate of determination of the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a variation pattern table used for selecting and determining variation patterns of special symbols and effect symbols in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining a variation pattern in a tabular format.

The determination table shown in FIG. 6 includes a variation pattern type determination table showing the relationship between the random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table showing the relationship between the random 3 and the variation patterns belonging to each type for each variation pattern type. Including.

In the "variation pattern type" or "variation pattern" column in each table of FIG. 6, "normal" or "normal variation" indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

Further, the "normal reach" in each table of FIG. 6 shows a fluctuation pattern of the normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. "Super reach" indicates a variation pattern in which a reach effect is performed to display a special effect image when the reach state is reached.

Further, as described above, "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the ratio of selection when a big hit is made is higher than that of "normal reach", and the reliability of the big hit is high. Further, the "super reach" is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is longer than that of the "normal reach" (for example, the normal reach is 10 seconds and the super reach is 30 seconds). The codes A and B of the normal reach and the codes A and B of the super reach indicate the type of reach effect, and the big hit is such that normal reach A <normal reach B <super reach A <super reach B. It shows that expectations are high.

The "expectation degree" is a concept including an expectation degree for a big hit, an expectation degree for a probability change, and the like. Specifically, the degree of expectation for a big hit (also referred to as reliability) is the degree of expectation (the ratio of a big hit) that becomes a big hit when each reach fluctuation pattern is selected. For example, the reach fluctuation is performed 100 times. If the jackpot is 60 times, the expectation for the jackpot is 60% (the appearance rate (probability) of the jackpot is 60%). The degree of expectation for probabilistic change means the degree of expectation (ratio of probable change) to shift to the probable change state.

"Out of alignment" is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of "off". The "normal jackpot" is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of the "normal jackpot". The "probability change jackpot" is a fluctuation pattern in which the final display result of the fluctuation display is the display result of the "probability variation jackpot".

Based on this information, for example, the fluctuation pattern of "Super Reach A Off (30 seconds)" shown in the "Variation Pattern" column is "Super Reach A with a fluctuation time of 30 seconds, which is the result of the deviation display. It is shown to be a "variation pattern".

In the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type" function as a variation pattern type determination table unit showing the relationship between "random 2 range" and "variation pattern type". It is a column to show. For example, in FIG. 6A as an example, all the values of random 2 (1-251) are plural for each of a plurality of fluctuation pattern types such as "normal", "normal reach", and "super reach". It is divided into the numerical range of. For example, in FIG. 6A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches any of the determination values assigned to 210 to 224 among the random values of 1 to 251. , It is decided to set "normal reach" as the fluctuation pattern type.

Further, in the table of FIG. 6, the columns described as "random 3 range" and "variation pattern" indicate the function as a variation pattern determination table unit showing the relationship between the "random 3 range" and the "variation pattern". It is a column. The fluctuation patterns shown corresponding to each type of the fluctuation pattern type determination table are the fluctuation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, the fluctuation pattern belonging to the type of "normal reach" is "normal reach A".
"Out of reach" and "Out of normal reach B".

All the values of random 3 (1-220) are divided into a plurality of numerical values and assigned to each of the plurality of fluctuation patterns corresponding to each fluctuation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 6A as an example, when it is decided to use the fluctuation pattern type of "normal reach", the random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 to 220 of the random values of 1 to 220. When it matches any of the judgment values assigned to 140, the fluctuation pattern is "normal reach A".
It is determined that the fluctuation pattern is "off (10 seconds)".

When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is out of alignment, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is out of alignment in the non-time saving state, the out-of-time determination table in FIG. 6A is selected. On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the variation display result is out of order, the time saving state out of time determination table shown in FIG. 6B is selected. By using the determination tables shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b), the reach ratio is kept constant when the normal state is out of the normal state and when the time saving state is out of the range, regardless of the number of holdings.

Further, when the variation display result of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit regardless of whether or not the time is shortened, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the variation display result is a normal jackpot, the normal jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6C is selected. When the variable display result is a probabilistic jackpot regardless of whether or not the time is shortened, the probabilistic jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 6D is selected.

In the time saving state out-of-time judgment table of FIG. 6 (b), the fluctuation time is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including normal reach fluctuation and super reach fluctuation) as compared with the normal state out-of-time judgment table of FIG. 6 (a). The data is so that the percentage determined for (non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation (variation that results in an out-of-reach display result without reaching)) is high, and the percentage determined for reach fluctuation with a longer fluctuation time than normal fluctuation is low. It is set. Further, as a fluctuation pattern of the normal fluctuation, a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time is set in the time saving state out-of-time determination table of FIG. 6 (b) as compared with the normal state out-of-time judgment table of FIG. 6 (a). ..

As a result, the rate of selection of fluctuation patterns with shorter fluctuation times is higher in the non-time saving state than in the non-time saving state (normal state), so that in the non-time saving state, the non-time saving state is selected. The fluctuation display is performed with a fluctuation time that is shorter on average than in the case of. By selecting the determination table in this way, the time saving state can be realized. Further, by setting the normal fluctuation so that the fluctuation time is shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state, it is possible to shorten the pending digestion in the time-saving state.

Further, in the determination tables of FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b) selected when the data is out of alignment, the data is selected so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Is set. On the other hand, in the judgment tables of FIGS. 6 (c) and 6 (d) selected when a big hit occurs, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high-low relationship such as normal reach <super reach. The data is set. As a result, when a big hit occurs, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the case of the loss. By performing the reach production, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player.

Further, in the judgment table of FIG. 6 (d) selected when the probability variation big hit is obtained among the big hits, the normal reach is achieved as compared with the judgment table of FIG. 6 (c) selected when the normal big hit is obtained among the big hits. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach effect is high. As a result, when it becomes a probabilistic jackpot, the ratio of the reach effect of the super reach (the proportion occupied by the reach effect of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than that of the normal jackpot. By performing the reach production of the reach, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player for the probable change jackpot.

In addition, such a fluctuation pattern is when the total reserved storage number (total value) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol to be variable-displayed is a predetermined number or more (for example, the total reserved storage number is 3 or more). By setting the selection ratio to be different depending on whether the number is less than the predetermined number, when the total number of reserved storages is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the fluctuation time is compared with the case where the total number of reserved storages is less than the predetermined number. May be executed to reduce the number of holds. However, even under the condition that the hold number shortening control is executed (for example, the total number of hold storages is 3 or more), the expectation for reach is maintained by keeping the ratio of reach (including normal reach and super reach) constant. Further, the holding number time reduction control may be executed so that the fluctuation time is not shortened only in the super reach B among the reach. Further, the hold number time reduction control may be feasible by making the normal fluctuation with a short fluctuation time selected at a high rate, or may be feasible by shortening the fluctuation time of each fluctuation pattern itself. The combination may be used.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 7, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

The main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating the variation pattern of the effect symbol to be variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (corresponding to each variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the usable fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. 6, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls to start the variable display of the effect symbol.

The commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the big hit type.

The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (symbol confirmation designation command) for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands for designating the start of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A1XX (H) is a designated command indicating that the large winning opening is open for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening the large winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

The command A401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that there was a first start prize. The command A402 (H) is a second start prize designation command that specifies that there was a second start prize.

The command B000 (H) is a normal state specification command that specifies that the game state is a normal state (low probability state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state). The command B002 (H) is a probability change state designation command that specifies that the game state is a probability change state (high probability state).

The command C0XX (H) is a total hold storage number designation command for designating the total number (total hold storage number) of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number. "XX" in the command C0XX (H) indicates the total number of pending storages. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (total hold storage number subtraction designation command) that specifies that the total hold storage number is subtracted by 1. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a total hold storage number subtraction designation command when subtracting the total hold storage number subtraction designation command, but does not use the total hold storage number subtraction designation command. When subtracting the total number of pending storages, a command for specifying the total number of pending storages after subtraction may be sent.

In this embodiment, as a command for designating the number of reserved memories, a case of transmitting a command for specifying the total number of reserved storages for specifying the total number of reserved storages is shown, but the first reserved storage and the second reserved storage It may be configured to send a command that specifies the number of pending storages that has increased. Specifically, when the first hold storage increases, the first hold storage number specification command for specifying the first hold storage number is transmitted, and when the second hold storage increases, the second hold storage number is specified. The second hold storage number designation command may be transmitted.

The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning judgments such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, and variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command that indicates the content. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not a jackpot will be achieved and the determination result of the type of jackpot among the winning determination results. Further, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value range the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the determination result at the time of winning. Is.

In this embodiment, in the winning effect processing (see FIG. 11) described later, whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 will be a big hit at the time of starting winning, the type of the big hit, and the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type. Determines which determination value range is in the range. Then, a value for designating a big hit and a value for designating the type of the big hit are set in the EXT data of the symbol designation command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 100. In addition, a value that specifies a range of determination values as a determination result of the variation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the variation type command, and control is performed to transmit the value to the effect control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, the type of the big hit, and is based on the variable type command. Therefore, the fluctuation pattern type can be recognized.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a hold storage buffer in the game control microcomputer 560.

FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the reserved storage specific information storage area (reserved specific area). The hold specific area is formed in the RAM 55 (the area in the RAM 55), and as shown in FIG. 8A, the maximum value of the total hold storage counter value for counting the total hold storage number (8 in this example). ) Corresponding area is secured. FIG. 8A shows an example in the case where the value of the total reserved storage counter is 5.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the reserved specific area is "first" or "second" in the order of winning based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. The data to be shown is set. Therefore, in the reserved specific area, data capable of specifying the winning order to the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is stored. The reserved specific area is formed in the RAM 55.

FIG. 8B is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a storage area (hold storage buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to the hold storage. As shown in FIG. 8B, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of first reserved storages (4 in this example) is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, in the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. The first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. In the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot, which is a hardware random number (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type, which is a software random number (random 1), and a random number for determining a variable pattern type. (Random 2) and a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (random number 3) are stored.

Based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random values from the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating software random numbers, and obtains them. The process of saving (storing) in the storage area in the 1-hold storage buffer or the 2nd hold storage buffer is executed. Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored in the first hold storage buffer based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Further, these random values are extracted and stored in the second hold storage buffer based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14.

In this way, storing the above-mentioned information regarding the start winning prize in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as "hold storage". The variation pattern type determination random number (random number 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random number 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in advance in the storage area, but are described later in the variation pattern setting process (random number 3). It may be extracted at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol).

The data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area in this way is read out at the start of the variable display and used for the variable display. In addition, before starting the variable display, which is the target for which the data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area is read at the time of starting winning and the possibility that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is started, a special symbol is displayed. It may be used for a look-ahead notice effect that can be executed based on the hold information of the variable display of.

When there is a start winning prize in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, commands such as a symbol designation command, a variable type command, and a total hold storage number designation command are sent from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. Will be sent. In the start winning winning command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, various commands such as the received symbol specification command, variation type command, and total hold storage number specification command can be stored in association with each other. A storage area for storing data that can identify the received command is secured.

In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the effect symbol variation display operation and reach. It is composed of data showing the control contents of various production operations such as the production display operation in the production and the like, or various production operations that do not involve the variable display of the production symbol. Further, the advance notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that is the advance notice effect executed in response to the advance notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data and the like indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically interrupted at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. By doing so, various game controls can be executed.

In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, initialization processing at normal time, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern). Random number update processing for initial value (update processing for the initial value of the count value of the random number generation counter for normal symbol hit determination) and the like are executed.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power failure detection process for detecting whether or not a power failure signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their states are determined (switch processing: S21). ..

Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each judgment random number such as a normal symbol hit judgment random number and a big hit type judgment random number used for game control is performed (judgment random number update process: S23). .. The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the grand prize opening in a predetermined order, and the special symbol process is performed. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

Next, a normal symbol process process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (S30).

In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to turning on / off the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the special symbol according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting the normal symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). S33). Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated at predetermined time intervals.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the start port switch passage process is executed (S311). Then, depending on the internal state, any of the processes S300 to S307 is performed.

The processes of S300 to S307 are as follows.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the type of big hit when the display result is a big hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process of determining the variation pattern and controlling the start of timing of the variation display time timer.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process of controlling the transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process for advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the variation display time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses. In the special symbol stop processing (S304), the variation in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the variation display time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is timed by the variation display time timer. This is a process of stopping the display and deriving and displaying the stopped symbol.

The large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) is a process of controlling the opening of the large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20 according to the type of big hit. The large winning opening opening process (S306) performs a control of transmitting a round display effect control command during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process of confirming the establishment of the large winning opening closing condition, and the like. It is a process. If the conditions for closing the big prize opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process shifts to the big hit end process. The jackpot end process (S307) is a process of performing control or the like for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the jackpot game state has ended.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S311. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. When the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold storage for counting the first hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S1222.

If the first hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first hold storage number counter by 1 (S1213) and increases the value of the total hold storage number counter for counting the total hold storage number. Increase by 1 (S1214). Further, the CPU 56 is a total hold storage in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order in the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 described with reference to FIG. The data indicating "first" is set in the area corresponding to the value of the number counter (S1215).

In this embodiment, when the first starting port switch 13a is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts winning a prize in the first starting winning opening 13), data indicating "first" is set. When the second start opening switch 14a is turned on (that is, when the game ball starts and wins in the second start winning opening 14,) data indicating "second" is set. For example, in the hold storage specific information storage area (holding specific area) shown in FIG. 8, when the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first”. When it is set and the second start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as the data indicating "second". In this case, if there is no corresponding hold storage, 00 (H) is set in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

As shown in FIG. 8A, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total hold storage counter value is secured in the hold specific area, and the first start winning opening 13 or the first start winning opening 13 or , Data indicating that the winning order is "first" or "second" is set based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14. Therefore, in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area), the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is stored.

Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 8B) (see FIG. 8B). S1216). In the process of S1216, a random number for determining a jackpot (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) are extracted. Stored in the storage area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process for determining in advance the variation display result and the variation pattern type when the detected variation based on the starting winning is subsequently executed (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (S1218), and transmits the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1219). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1220), sets the value of the total hold storage counter in the EXT data, and issues the total hold storage designation command. Control is performed to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1221).

By executing the processes of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the game state (game state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot game state, etc.), the first Every time the start winning opening 13 is started, both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the process of S1218 to S1221 is executed and a start prize is generated in the first start prize opening 13, a symbol designation command, a variable type command, and a first start prize designation command are generated. And a set of four commands of the total hold storage number specification command is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state (S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. When the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold storage for counting the second hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process ends as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1224) and increases the value of the total reserved storage number counter for counting the total reserved storage number. Increase by 1 (S1225). Further, the CPU 56 sets the data indicating "second" in the area corresponding to the value of the total hold storage number counter in the hold storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1226).

Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 8B) (see FIG. 8B). S1227). In the processing of S1227, a random number for determining a jackpot (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) are extracted. And stored in the storage area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes the winning effect processing (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (S1229), and also controls to transmit the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1230). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1231), sets the value of the total hold storage counter in the EXT data, and issues the total hold storage designation command. Control is performed to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1232).

By executing the processes of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (game state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.), the second Every time a start winning prize is given to the starting winning opening 14, both a symbol designation command and a variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the processing of S1229 to S1232 is executed and a start winning is generated in the second starting winning opening 14, a symbol designation command, a variable type command, and a second starting winning winning designation command are generated. And a set of four commands of the total hold storage number specification command is transmitted collectively within one timer interrupt.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer (S51). If there is no hold storage data in either the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, the process ends.

When there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, the CPU 56 determines that the first data among the data set in the hold specific area (see FIG. 8A) is "first". It is confirmed whether or not the data indicates (S52). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is not the data indicating the "first" (that is, the data indicating the "second") (N in S52), the CPU 56 uses the special symbol pointer (first). Data indicating "second" is set in the flag) indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the special symbol or the special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol (S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is the data indicating "first" (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets the data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (S54).

In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a is set according to whether the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer or the data indicating "second" is set. The variation display of the second special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed by using a common processing routine. When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is performed based on the reserved storage data stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Is done. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is based on the reserved storage data stored in the second reserved storage buffer. Is performed.

By executing the processes of S52 to S54, in this embodiment, the first special symbol is changed and displayed in the order of the starting winnings in which the game balls are won in the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14. Alternatively, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed.

Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storages = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 has each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage buffer. Is read and stored in the hold storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage buffer. It is stored in the hold storage buffer of the RAM 55.

Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first hold storage counter, and determines each storage area in the first hold storage buffer. Shift the content. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second hold storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second hold storage buffer are shifted.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 sets the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", each is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = n-1. Further, the CPU 56 adds up the values (values indicating "first" or "second") stored in the storage area corresponding to the total number of pending storages = m (m = 2 to 8) in the reserved specific area. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = m-1. Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number (or each second reserved storage number) is always the first reserved storage number (or the first reserved storage number). The order of the second reserved storage number) = 1, 2, 3, 4 is matched. Further, the order in which each value stored in each storage area corresponding to each total number of reserved storages is extracted always matches the order of total number of reserved storages = 1 to 8.

The count value of the total hold storage counter formed in the RAM 55 and counting the total hold storage counter is subtracted by 1 (S57). The CPU 56 stores the value of the total pending storage counter before the count value is subtracted by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, the "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol. ", Or data indicating" second "indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is," second "indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, the processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 can be standardized between the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random number R (random number for jackpot determination) from the hold storage buffer and executes the jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1216 of the start port switch passage process and S1227 of the start port switch pass process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and determines the jackpot. To do. The jackpot determination module is a program that compares a predetermined jackpot determination value (see FIG. 5) with a random number for jackpot determination, and executes a process of determining a jackpot if they match. That is, it is a program that executes a jackpot determination process.

In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state (high probability state), the probability of becoming a jackpot is higher than when the gaming state is in the non-probability changing state (normal gaming state). Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values is probabilistically changed between the probability variation jackpot determination table (the table in which the numerical value on the right side of FIG. 5A in ROM 54 is set) in which a large number of jackpot determination values are set in advance. A normal time jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 5A in the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set less than the hour jackpot determination table. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, and when the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, performs a jackpot determination process using the probabilistic jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is the normal play. When the state or time is shortened, the jackpot determination process is performed using the normal jackpot determination table. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 5 (A), the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. If it is decided to make a big hit (Y in S61), the process proceeds to S71. It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. But also.

It should be noted that confirmation of whether or not the current gaming state is in the probabilistic state is performed depending on whether or not the probabilistic flag is set. The probability change flag is set when the game state is changed to the probability change state, and is reset when the probability change state is finished. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the jackpot end processing (S307 in FIG. 10) when the probability variation jackpot is reached, and then the condition that the next jackpot is determined, or the variation display that is the result of the missed display. Is reset at the timing when the variable display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed when the condition that the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) is executed is satisfied.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) does not match any of the big hit determination values (N in S61), the process proceeds to S75, which will be described later.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values in S61, the CPU 56 sets the big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type to one of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type in FIG. 5 (C) are used. One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 5 (B). Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 5C.

Next, the CPU 56 reads out the jackpot type determination random numbers extracted in the start port switch passing process and stored in advance in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer, and uses the jackpot type determination table selected in S72 to hold storage. The jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the random number (random 1) for determining the jackpot type stored in the buffer are determined (S73).

As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the relationship between the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol is set so that the jackpot symbol differs for each jackpot type for the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Since the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence between the jackpot symbol and the game control according to the jackpot type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

Further, the CPU 56 sets the jackpot type data indicating the determined jackpot type in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the jackpot type is "normal jackpot", "01" is set as the jackpot type data. When the jackpot type is "probability variation jackpot", "02" is set as the jackpot type data.

Next, the CPU 56 sets a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when the jackpot flag is not set, "-", which is an outlier symbol, is set as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot symbol determined by S73 is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot type. That is, when the jackpot type is determined to be "probability variation jackpot", "7" is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot type is determined to be "normal jackpot", "3" is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol.

Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initial setting the timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and sets data such as a flag capable of identifying what the received effect control command is. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) and the like are performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control process process (S705). In the effect control process process, in order to perform various effects such as variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control of each process according to the control state is performed. Select the process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) and execute the effect control.

Next, the random numbers used by the effect control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol). , Various random numbers including SR2 for determining the promotion display image), and a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating) is executed (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR2 is generated by the count of a random counter whose count value is updated by software, and each of them is cyclically updated within a predetermined range and is determined for each. It is used as a random number by being extracted at the right timing. In addition, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the total hold storage display unit is executed (S707). After that, it shifts to S702.

By executing such an effect control main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits from the game control microcomputer 560 and responds to the effect control command received, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the effect control computer 100. By controlling the effect device such as the speaker 27, various effect controls are performed according to the game state.

For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the received variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped. The fluctuation pattern command includes the length of the fluctuation display time, the presence / absence of the reach effect, the reach type when executing the reach effect (type of normal reach, super reach, etc.), and the variation display result (type of jackpot, miss, jackpot). Information required to specify a variable display mode such as is a command consisting of specific data. The variation display is controlled to be executed at the variation display time corresponding to each variation pattern command. Further, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined based on the display result designation command, determining whether it is a miss or a jackpot, and determining the jackpot type when it is a jackpot.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the pre-reading advance notice process of S500, and then performs any process of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are executed. In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbol, but the control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol is also the second special. Control related to the variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the symbol is also executed in one effect control process process.

Pre-reading notice processing (S500): Performs pre-reading determination such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading notice, and processing such as determining the effect mode when executing the pre-reading notice. Here, the pre-reading notice is a special symbol based on the reserved information by pre-reading the reserved information before the turn of the variable display (symbol variation) of the special symbol based on the reserved information (reserved memory) arrives. It is a technology that determines the content of the variable display of the above and gives a notice at a stage before that what the variable display of the special symbol will be in the future. For example, when the 4th digested hold information is a jackpot, a jackpot may occur later in the variable display of each special symbol based on the 1st to 3rd digested hold information. An effect such as giving a notice in a predetermined effect mode is performed as a look-ahead notice. In the following, the variable display based on the hold information targeted for the pre-reading notice will be referred to as “target variable display”.

Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is started. Further, the stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol. Corresponding to the received variation pattern command, the effect pattern at the time of variation display of the effect symbol is selected, and the time measurement of the variation time timer that measures the variation display time of the variation display to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

Processing during effect symbol fluctuation (S802): Controls the switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern, and monitors whether or not the fluctuation display time measured by the fluctuation time timer has ended. Then, based on the fact that the fluctuation display time has ended or the effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) instructing to stop all symbols has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is set in order to end the variation display. The value is updated to correspond to the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (S803).

Effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (S803): Controls to stop the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) and derive and display the display result (stop symbol) of the variation display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

Big hit display process (S804): After the end of the variable display time, display control such as control for performing a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big hit is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot game in-game process (S805).

Round processing (S805): Display control during the round is performed. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not completed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the round post-processing (S806). If the final round is completed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process (S807).

Round post-processing (S806): Display control between rounds is performed. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing during the round (S805).

Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

The effect control CPU 101 recognizes the specified variation pattern and the display result for the variation display executed based on the received variation pattern command and the display result specification command, and produces as follows. Decide the stop symbol of the symbol. In the effect symbol variation start process (S801), a random number value of the type required to determine various display results from among the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result. Is extracted, and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined by using these and the stop symbol determination table in which the data indicating the effect symbol and the numerical value are associated with each other. In this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 80, the random value SR1-1 for determining the left effect symbol (left symbol), the random value SR1-2 for determining the middle effect symbol (middle symbol), and the right effect symbol ( (Right symbol) Numerical data indicating each of the random value SR1-3 for determination is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, random values other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 and the like is generated by the count of a random counter that updates the count value by software in the effect control microcomputer 100, and circulates within a predetermined numerical range. It is updated and used as a random number by being extracted at the specified timing for each. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the same numerical value as the extracted random number value. Then, when the effect control CPU 101 stops the variation display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol is stopped at the stop symbol determined in this way. As for the production design, the stop design that reminds us of a big hit is called a big hit design. A stop symbol that reminds us of an outlier is called an outlier symbol.

Further, when the normal reach is specified in the fluctuation pattern command, the reach effect corresponding to each type of normal reach is performed. Further, when the super reach is specified in the variation pattern command, the reach effect corresponding to each type of super reach is performed.

Then, in the effect control microcomputer 100, it is possible to recognize that the probabilistic state is based on the probabilistic state designation command, and it is possible to recognize that the time reduction state is based on the time reduction state designation command. With the effect device, it is possible to perform a unique effect according to the probability change state and the time saving state.

For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, what state is the game state based on the normal state designation command, the time saving state designation command, the probability change state designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. The game state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the game state recognized in this way and the variation pattern command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 has an effect mode according to the current game state. It is possible to execute the variable display of the effect symbol.

In addition to the fluctuation pattern, information on whether or not to make a big hit, and if the type of big hit can be specified, information on whether or not to make a big hit specified by the fluctuation pattern command, Then, the combination of the stop symbols of the effect symbols may be determined based on the information of the type of the jackpot.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 is stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The effect device (effect component) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled according to the process data set in the stored process table.

The process table is composed of process timer setting values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data and the like indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation display time (variation time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decorative symbol). Specifically, data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, in the process timer set value, the fluctuation display time in the mode of the fluctuation display is set. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and controls the display of the effect symbol in the variable display mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each fluctuation pattern.

Next, various effects executed in the present embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the variable display of the effect symbol is started, and the button effect is executed after reaching the reach. The button effect is a player-participation type effect that encourages the player to operate an operating means such as the push button 120. In such a button effect, when the player's button operation is detected during the valid period of the button operation in which the player's button operation is valid (hereinafter, simply referred to as the valid period), a predetermined effect is executed. A plurality of types of button effects are set depending on the type of fluctuation pattern at the start of fluctuation. For example, in the fluctuation pattern, the effect control for executing the preset effect is performed according to the passage of time from the start of the fluctuation. Therefore, if the elapsed time from the start of the fluctuation can be recognized by the clock value of the fluctuation time timer. , It is possible to judge what kind of production is being performed at that time. If the button operation is not performed during the valid period, a predetermined effect is executed after the valid period has elapsed. However, if the button operation is not performed during the valid period, the predetermined effect may not be executed.

The timings of the beginning and end of the valid period are preset at the start of fluctuation depending on the type of fluctuation pattern. The effect control CPU 101 determines the start and end of the valid period based on the timed value of the fluctuation time timer updated in S842 of FIG. 19 (measured value of the elapsed time from the start of fluctuation). When the operating means such as the push button 120 is operated by the player during the valid period, the operation of the push button 120 by the player is detected by the detecting means such as the push sensor 124. Then, the detection means such as the push sensor 124 outputs a detection signal when the operation is detected, and when it is determined by the effect control CPU 101 that the detection signal has been received, various effects are produced by the effect display device 9 or the like. Is executed.

The button effect is performed twice after reach in this example. The first button effect is executed in the first period, which is the middle stage of the reach during the reach of the variable display. The second button effect is executed in the second period, which is the final stage of the reach during the reach of the variable display. The button effect during the first period and the button effect during the second period are executed as an effect suggesting that the display result of the variable display is a big hit. When such a button effect is executed, an image (promotion display image) that promotes the operation of the push button 120 is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

In the promotion display image, the player's operation on the push button 120 (push sensor 124) is performed by displaying an image imitating the push button 120 on the screen of the effect display device 9 in the first period and the second period. It is a display to promote. A plurality of types of promotion display images are provided, and the display ratio of each promotion display image is different between the first period and the second period. Further, before the promotion display image is displayed, a suggestion display image suggesting that the promotion display image is displayed is displayed. The button effect will be described in detail below.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a button effect. FIG. 15A shows a timing chart in the variation display when the button effect is executed. 15 (b) to 15 (g) are diagrams showing the display screen of the effect display device 9 at times t0 to t5 of the timing chart of FIG. 15 (a). Further, FIG. 15 (h) is a diagram showing an aspect of the push button 120 when the button effect is executed.

As shown in the timing chart of FIG. 15A, the effect screen as shown in FIG. 15B is displayed at time t0 from the fluctuation stop state shown at the low level to the fluctuation state of the symbol shown at the high level. At the bottom of the area of the display screen of the effect display device 9 in FIG. 15 (b), an area (total number of reserved storages) for displaying the total number of the first reserved storages and the second reserved storages (total number of reserved storages) is displayed. A total hold storage display unit) 18c is provided. As for the hold display shown in the total hold storage display unit 18c, one display on the leftmost side is deleted and one display on the left side is moved to the left side each time one variable display is started. As shown in FIG. 15B, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 start the variable display (the arrow in the figure indicates the variable display state) corresponding to the deleted hold display. It should be noted that the active display corresponding to the variation display may be executed during the execution of the variation display by the hold display deleted from the total hold storage display unit 18c. For example, the hold display may be continuously displayed as the active display even in the fluctuation. The display mode of the active display may be the same as that of the hold display, or may be a different mode.

Next, at time t1, as shown in FIG. 15C, the left effect symbol 91 and the right effect symbol 93 are stopped (temporarily stopped), and the middle effect symbol 92 is in a reach state in which it is changing. After that, the first button effect is executed in the first period during the reach of the variable display. In the button effect in the first period, the promotion display is executed after the suggestion display is executed. The suggestion display is performed at the start of the first period. At time t2 in the first period, the suggestion display image 61 shown in FIG. 15D is displayed as a suggestion display before the promotion display is displayed. As shown in FIG. 15D, when the suggestion display image 61 is displayed, one image having the same shape as that of the push button 120 is displayed in a transparent state. The effect symbol whose reach is formed by the number "5" is displayed as a small symbol 94 shown in a small aspect in the upper right area on the screen of the effect display device 9. The player can grasp that the small symbol 94 is currently in the reach state with the production symbol of "5".

The suggestion display image 61 changes from the transparent mode to the small button image 62 in a mode that clearly imitates the shape of the push button 120 with the passage of time. At the time t3 during the first period during the reach shown in FIG. 15 (e), the small button image 62 is displayed, and the screen of the effect display device 9 when a predetermined time has elapsed is displayed. At the bottom of the small button image 62, a valid period image 60 indicating that the player's movement based on the detection of the button operation is a detectable period is displayed. The validity period image 60 is displayed as a rod-shaped image extending in the horizontal direction, and the length of the rod-shaped image indicates the length of the validity period. In the validity period image 60, the leftmost position indicates the start timing of the validity period, and the rightmost position indicates the end timing of the validity period. The elapsed period and the remaining period of the valid period can be identified by the length (display amount) of the time image T1 displayed in the shaded pattern in FIG. 15 (e) increasing from the left to the right during the valid period. Is displayed in. That is, since the time image T1 that changes with time is displayed on the valid period image 60 that shows the length of the entire valid period, by subtracting the time image T1 minute from the valid period image 60 that shows the length of the entire valid period. , The remaining period of validity can be recognized. In this way, the time image T1 makes it possible to easily recognize the elapsed period and the remaining period of the valid period.

The time image T1 of the valid period image 60 may be displayed so as to decrease with time, and an effect of making the image hidden in the decreased portion visible may be executed. Specifically, it may be set that the time is displayed in the order of "i-> tsu-> a" and the case of being displayed in the order of "i-> mu-> sa" according to the expected degree of big hit. In this way, the player can select the timing of pressing the push button 120 according to the appearance of the characters, so that the interest of the game is improved.

Next, the button effect in the second period during the reach of the variable display will be described. In the button effect in the second period, the promotion display is executed after the suggestion display is executed, as in the button effect in the first period. The suggestion display is performed at the start of the second period. At time t4 in the second period, the suggestion display image 61 shown in FIG. 15 (f) is displayed as the suggestion display before the promotion display is displayed. As shown in FIG. 15 (f), when the suggestion display image 61 is displayed, two images having a shape similar to that of the push button 120 are displayed in a transparent state.

In the suggestion display image 61, the images of the two transmitted modes approach the center of the display area from the left and right ends of the display area of the effect display device 9 with the passage of time. Then, after the effect of combining the two suggestion display images 61 at the center is executed, the effect of changing to the large button image 63 shown in FIG. 15 (g) is executed. The large button image 63 is an image in a mode that clearly imitates the shape of the push button 120, and is displayed in a mode that is very large and conspicuous to the player as compared with the small button image 62. Here, the conspicuous mode indicates a mode that can be clearly distinguished from other modes (a mode that is easy to see). At the time t5 during the second period during the reach shown in FIG. 15 (g), the large button image 63 is displayed, and the screen of the effect display device 9 when a predetermined time has elapsed is displayed. At the bottom of the large button image 63, the valid period image 60 is displayed in the same manner as when the small button image 62 is displayed.

When the player operates the push button 120 during the valid period of the button effects in the first period and the second period and the movement of the player is detected by the push sensor 124, a predetermined effect corresponding to each period is executed. To. For example, when the player operates the push button 120 by displaying the small button image 62 during the valid period in the first period of the middle of the reach, the cut-in effect is executed, which is based on the expectation of the big hit. Characters and characters are displayed on the screen. For example, when the jackpot expectation is high, characters or characters in colors indicating that the jackpot expectation is higher than when the jackpot expectation is low are displayed. Further, during the valid period in the second period at the end of the reach, the player is promoted to operate the button by displaying the large button image 63, and when the push button 120 is operated, an effect of determining whether or not it is a big hit is executed. Specifically, when the push button 120 is operated, if it is a jackpot fluctuation pattern, the accessory (not shown) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is moved, and if it is a deviation pattern, the accessory is An effect that does not move is executed. It should be noted that the effect at the time of button operation in the second period is not an effect of determining the big hit, but an effect showing the degree of expectation of a big hit as in the first period. However, when such an effect is executed, it is preferable that the effect is more conspicuous than the effect performed in the first period. By doing so, it is possible to clarify at what timing the player is currently in reach (whether it is the stage of suggesting a big hit in the middle of the reach or the stage of inciting whether it is a big hit in the end of the reach). ..

Further, during the valid period of the button effect in the first period and the second period, the mode of the push button 120 is a white lighting mode (the figure shown above FIG. 15 (h)) and a red color as shown in FIG. 15 (h). It may be displayed in any of the lighting modes (the figure shown below FIG. 15H). Such an aspect of the push button 120 will be described later as a modified example.

The control content of the button effect shown in FIG. 15 will be described. During the first and second periods during the reach of the variable display, a button effect that promotes the movement of the player is executed. The display mode of the promotion display displayed by the button effect includes the small button image 62 and the large button image 63. These button images may be displayed during either the first or second period. However, in the first period, the promotion display by the small button image 62 is executed at a higher rate than the promotion display by the large button image 63, and in the second period, the promotion display by the large button image 63 is promoted by the small button image 62. It is controlled to run at a higher rate than. In this way, at the end of the reach, the button effect is used to determine whether or not the button is a big hit. Therefore, in the large button image 63 in which the button effect is conspicuous when an important situation is executed. Can be displayed. Further, in the middle of the reach, the button effect is performed to show the expectation of the big hit, so the button effect in the situation where the big hit is not more important than the effect of confirming the big hit is less noticeable than the large button image 63. It can be displayed in the image 62. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by displaying the promotion display according to the situation.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 15 (e) and 15 (g), the small button image 62 and the large button image 63 are displays showing the same push button 120. That is, it is a display that promotes the operation of the same push sensor 124 provided on the push button 120. In this way, either the small button image 62 or the large button image 63 is displayed as a display that promotes the operation on the same push sensor 124, so that it is matched to the situation where the same push sensor 124 is used. The fun of the game can be improved by the display mode of the promotion display.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 15 (e) and 15 (g), the large button image 63 is displayed larger than the small button image 62, so that the large button image 63 is conspicuous to the player. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by displaying the promotion display according to the situation in a conspicuous manner.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 15 (d) and 15 (f), the suggestion display image 61 is displayed as a suggestion display suggesting that the promotion display is executed before the promotion display is executed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 15 (d), (e), (f), and (g), the suggestion display image 61 shows a case where the promotion display by the small button image 62 is executed and a promotion display by the large button image 63. The display mode is different depending on the case where is executed. Specifically, when the small button image 62 is displayed, only one transparent image is displayed, but when the large button image 63 is displayed, two transparent images are displayed. Will be done. By doing so, since the mode of the suggestion display is different from the stage before the promotion display is executed, it is possible to make it easier for the player to grasp the situation after that.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S801) in the effect control process process. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the following process.

In the effect symbol variation start processing, it is confirmed whether or not it is determined that the variation display result is out of the question (S601). Whether or not it is determined to be out of order is determined by, for example, whether or not the display result 1 designated command is stored in the display result designated command storage area. If it is determined to be out of order, it is confirmed whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received as the fluctuation pattern command (S602). Whether or not a command corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern has been received is determined, for example, by the data stored in the variation pattern command storage area.

When it is determined that a command corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern has been received, the display result of the missing symbol that does not reach is determined as the final stop of the effect symbol by using the data table for determining the missing symbol stored in the ROM 102 (S604). , S616. In the data table for determining the outlier symbol, the numerical data of SR1-1 to SR1-3 is associated with each of the plurality of types of effect symbols.

In the processing of S604, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and the data table for determining the missing symbol is used, and the symbols corresponding to the extracted numerical data are left and middle, respectively. ， It is determined as a combination of stop symbols that will be the variable display result of the effect symbol on the right. In this way, when determining the combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols, if the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number coincides with the combination of jackpot symbols by chance, it is corrected so as to be the combination of out-of-reach symbols (for example). Each stop symbol is determined by correcting the right symbol by shifting it by one symbol). If the stop symbol corresponding to the extracted random number happens to be a reach symbol, it is corrected so that it is a combination of non-reach out-of-reach symbols (for example, the right symbol is corrected by shifting one symbol) and each stop symbol is used. Is determined.

When it is determined in the process of S602 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (when it is determined that the pattern is a reach variation pattern), the stop symbol of the effect symbol constituting the combination of the reach symbols is determined (S605), and the process proceeds to S616. In the processing of S605, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from each of SR1-1 to SR1-3 at a predetermined timing, and a symbol corresponding to the random number extracted from SR1-1 is used by using the data table for determining the missing symbol. It is determined as the stop symbol of each of the left and right effect symbols forming the reach state, and the symbol corresponding to the random number that matches the value of the counter extracted from SR1-2 is determined as the stop symbol of the middle symbol. Further, in this case as well, when a combination of jackpot symbols is accidentally made, each stop symbol is determined by correcting the combination of out-of-order symbols (for example, correcting the middle symbol by shifting one symbol).

Further, when it is not decided to make a deviation in the processing of S601 (when it is decided to make a big hit) (N of S601), the effect control CPU 101 has a big hit symbol according to the type of the big hit. The stop symbol of the effect symbol constituting the combination is determined (S603), and the process proceeds to S616.

In S603, the combination of hit symbols is determined according to the type of big hit as follows. Based on which of the display result 2 specified command and the display result 3 specified command is stored in the display result specific command storage area, the type of jackpot is selected from the probability variation jackpot and the normal jackpot. When it is determined that the probability variation jackpot is decided, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and the probability variation jackpot symbol (for example, left, Using a data table (table for determining probabilistic jackpot symbol) in which the relationship with odd-numbered doublets such as "7, 7, 7" is set in the middle and right, one of the probabilistic jackpot symbols from the extracted value Select and determine the combination of. When it is determined that the normal jackpot is decided, numerical data (random numbers) are extracted from SR1-1 at a predetermined timing, and a combination of SR1-1 and a normal jackpot symbol (for example, left, middle, Using a data table (normal jackpot symbol determination table) with a relationship with even-numbered doublets such as "4, 4, 4" on the right, a combination of any of the normal jackpot symbols from the extracted values. To select and decide. The symbol determined in this way is used as the final stop symbol which is a variation display result before being controlled to the jackpot game state.

Next, after executing the effect setting process (S616) for performing the process for setting various effects in the variable display (for example, the process of determining the promotion display image), the process proceeds to S617. The processing content of the effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

In S617, the effect control pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns. In S617, the symbol variation control pattern table is set according to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command and various effect control (effect operation) patterns specified by the effect control pattern of the effect determined by the processing of S616. Among the plurality of types of symbol variation control patterns stored in, one of the effect control patterns corresponding to the various designated effect operation patterns is selected and determined as the pattern to be used.

In the control pattern table stored in the ROM 102, for example, the effect in the display area of the effect display device 9 during the period from the start of the variation of the effect symbol to the stop display of the final stop symbol, which is the final stop symbol, is displayed. The data indicating the control contents of various production operations such as the fluctuation display operation of the symbol, the effect display operation in the reach effect, the effect display operation by the pseudo-ream effect, and the effect display operation in the effect display operation in the advance notice effect are the symbol variation control. Multiple types are stored as patterns.

Further, each symbol variation control pattern can be used to display variation of the effect symbol such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, an effect display control data, voice control data, a lamp control data, and an end code. It includes control data for controlling various effect operations according to the situation, and the contents of various effect controls, the switching timing of the effect control, and the like are set in chronological order.

Next, the process table corresponding to the effect control pattern selected in S617 is selected (S618). Then, the process timer (effect setting process timer) in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S619).

After executing the process of S619, the effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, effect component 9 as an effect component) is used according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Control of various lamps and a speaker 27) as a production component is started (S620). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image (including an effect symbol) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern on the effect display device 9 according to the display control execution data. Further, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control lighting / extinguishing of light emitters such as various LEDs. Further, in order to output the sound from the speaker 27, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70.

Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuation display time specified by the fluctuation pattern command is set in the fluctuation time timer (S621), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation processing (S802). The symbol variation start process is executed (S622). Then, the effect symbol variation start process is completed.

Next, the table used when determining the promotion display image to be displayed in the first period and the second period in which the button effect is executed will be described. The effect control CPU 101 reads out these tables stored in the ROM 102 at a predetermined timing. The table used at the time of big hit and at the time of miss is different for each of the first period and the second period. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a promotion display image determination table in a tabular format. FIG. 17A is a first period promotion display image determination table for big hits, which determines a promotion display image in the button effect executed in the first period at the time of big hit. FIG. 17B is a first period promotion display image determination table for disconnection, which determines the promotion display image in the button effect executed in the first period at the time of disconnection. FIG. 17C is a second period promotion display image determination table for big hits, which determines the promotion display image in the button effect executed in the second period at the time of big hit. FIG. 17D is a second period promotion display image determination table for disconnection, which determines the promotion display image in the button effect executed in the second period at the time of disconnection.

Types of the promotion display image displayed by the button effect include a medium button image in addition to the small button image 62 and the large button image 63 shown in FIG. The middle button image is displayed as a larger image than the small button image 62 and smaller than the large button image 63. The effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control CPU 101) uses random values (range of 1 to 100) drawn from the random counter SR2 for determining the promotion display image and these tables to display the promotion display image. Determine the type. For SR2, the number of random numbers allocated to clarify the description is shown. As for the type of the promotion display image, the SR2 value is assigned at a different ratio between the first period and the second period. Further, even in the same first period (second period), the SR2 value is allocated at a different ratio depending on whether the display result is a big hit or not. The effect control CPU 101 extracts the SR2 value at a predetermined timing.

The determination ratio of the promotion display image displayed by the button effect in the first period will be described. As shown in FIG. 17A, when the display result is a big hit, the SR2 value extracted at a predetermined timing is used to select a large button image <medium button image <small button image as the promotion display image. Random values are assigned as a percentage. Further, as shown in FIG. 17B, when the display result is out of alignment, the SR2 value extracted at a predetermined timing is used as the promotion display image at a selection ratio of middle button image <small button image. Random values are assigned. If it is out of alignment, the random value is not assigned to the large button image, and the large button image is not determined. As shown in FIGS. 17 (A) and 17 (B), at the time of a big hit, the ratio of being determined to be a medium button image or a large button image is higher than that at the time of a big hit, so that the medium button image or the large button image is displayed in the first period. If it is done, we can expect the development of the subsequent production. Further, as shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the small button image is most easily selected in the first period regardless of whether the hit is a big hit or not. Therefore, the small button image is likely to be displayed in the production in the middle of the reach.

In addition, the determination ratio of the promotion display image displayed by the button effect in the second period will be described. As shown in FIG. 17C, when the display result is a big hit, the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing is used as the promotion display image, and the random value is a random value at a selection ratio of medium button image <large button image. Is allocated. Further, as shown in FIG. 17 (D), when the display result is out of alignment, the small button image <large button image <medium button image is used as the promotion display image according to the SR2 value extracted at a predetermined timing. Random values are assigned according to the selection ratio. In the case of a big hit, the random number value is not assigned to the small button image, and the small button image is not determined. As shown in FIGS. 17 (C) and 17 (D), at the time of big hit, the ratio of being determined as the large button image is higher than that at the time of off, so when the large button image is displayed in the second period, the display result Can be expected to be a big hit. Further, as shown in FIGS. 17C and 17D, it is difficult to select the small button image in the second period regardless of whether the hit is a big hit or not. Therefore, the middle button image and the large button image are likely to be displayed in the production at the end of the reach.

As shown in FIG. 17, in the first period, the promotion display by the small button image is executed at a higher rate than the promotion display by the large button image, and in the second period, the promotion display by the large button image is promoted by the small button image. It is controlled to execute at a higher rate than the display. In this way, at the end of the reach, the button effect is used to determine whether or not it is a big hit, so the button effect when an important situation is executed is displayed as a large button image in a conspicuous manner. can do. Also, in the middle of the reach, the button effect is used to show the expectation of the big hit, so the button effect in a situation where the big hit is not more important than the large button image is less noticeable than the large button image. It can be displayed with. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by displaying the promotion display according to the situation.

In the middle of the reach, which is the first period, only the promotion display by the small button image may be executed, and in the final stage of the reach, which is the second period, only the promotion display by the large button image may be executed. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game depending on the display mode of the promotion display according to the situation.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an effect setting process (S616) in the effect symbol variation start process. In FIG. 18, among the processes related to the setting of various effects included in the effect setting process, the process related to the setting of the button effect is shown. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines various effects to be executed by the button effect by performing the following processes.

First, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern executed this time is a fluctuation pattern of super reach based on the fluctuation pattern command received at the time of this fluctuation (S901). The received fluctuation pattern command is stored in the storage area of the RAM 103. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the storage area of the RAM 103, and determines whether or not the super reach variation pattern is obtained depending on whether or not the super reach variation pattern command is stored in the area indicating the variation display executed this time. judge. If it is not a fluctuation pattern of super reach, the process ends. If it is a fluctuation pattern of super reach, it is set to execute the button effect (S902). Specifically, the button effect is executed in the first period (mid-reach) and the second period (end of reach) in which the button effect is executed according to the fluctuation time of the super reach, and the first period and the second period are set. Set to execute processing related to button effects such as setting and setting the validity period. In this embodiment, the button effect is always executed if it is a fluctuation pattern of the super reach, but whether or not to execute the button effect may be decided by lottery. Further, the button effect may be executed in a variation pattern other than the super reach.

After it is decided to execute the button effect, it is determined by the variation pattern command or the like received when executing the variation display this time whether or not the display result of the variation display executed this time is a big hit ( S903). If the display result is a big hit, the random value of SR2 (see FIG. 17 (A)) is extracted, and the extracted random value and the big hit first period promotion display image determination table are displayed in the first period after reach. The promotion display image to be used is determined (S904). Next, the random value of SR2 (see FIG. 17C) is extracted, and the promotion display image to be displayed in the second period after reach is determined by the extracted random value and the second period promotion display image determination table for big hits. (S905). After that, the process proceeds to S906.

In S903, if the display result is out of alignment, the random value of SR2 (see FIG. 17B) is extracted, and the first period after reach is determined by the extracted random number value and the first period promotion display image determination table for deviation. The promotion display image to be displayed in the period is determined (S907). Next, the random value of SR2 (see FIG. 17D) is extracted, and the promotion display image to be displayed in the second period after reach is determined by the extracted random value and the second period promotion display image determination table for deviation. (S908). After that, the process proceeds to S906.

In the processing of S906, the setting (data setting) for displaying the promotion image determined in S904, S905, S907, and S908, and the valid period image displayed corresponding to the button effects of the first period and the second period are displayed. The setting to display and the setting to display the suggestion display image suggesting the promotion image determined in S904, S905, S907, and S908 are executed. With these settings, various effects executed by the button effects as shown in FIGS. 15 (d) to 15 (g) can be executed. These settings are temporarily stored in a storage area such as RAM 103 (for example, setting an execution flag for each effect). After that, the process ends.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the processing during the change of the effect symbol (S802). In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the process timer value (S841) and subtracts 1 from the fluctuation time timer value (S842). Then, it is determined whether or not the process timer has timed out (S843).

The process proceeds to S846 until the process timer times out (S843N). When it is determined in S843 that the process timer has timed out (S843Y), the process data is switched (S844). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the next set process timer setting value in the process table in the process timer (S844). In addition, the next process data such as changing the control state for the effect device (effect component) based on the process data such as the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next. The effect device is controlled according to the contents of (S845).

Next, in response to the operation of the push button 120, an operation effect process for executing the button effect as shown in FIG. 15 is performed (S846). The details of the operation effect processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21.

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation time timer has timed out based on the value of the fluctuation time timer (S847). If the fluctuation time timer has timed out (Y in S848), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803) (S849). On the other hand, when the fluctuation time timer has not timed out (S847N), it is confirmed whether or not the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S848). When the confirmation command reception flag is not set (S848N), the processing during effect symbol change ends. On the other hand, when the confirmation command reception flag is set (S848Y), the process proceeds to S849. In this way, even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out (S847N), the control shifts to stop the fluctuation when the symbol confirmation specification command is received. Therefore, for example, a long fluctuation time due to noise between the boards or the like. Even when the fluctuation pattern command indicating the above is received, the fluctuation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the normal fluctuation time elapses (at the end of the fluctuation of the special symbol).

20 and 21 are flowcharts showing the operation effect processing (S846). In the operation effect processing, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the button effect is set (S870). Here, the effect control CPU 101 refers to the storage area of the RAM 103, and if it is determined in S902 of FIG. 18 to execute the button effect, it determines in S870 that the button effect is set. If not, it is determined that the button effect is not set.

If it is determined in S870 that the button effect is not set, the process ends, but if it is determined that the button effect is set, it is determined whether or not the current period is the first period set as the middle reach (S871). The effect control CPU 101 refers to the value of the variable time timer that is updated and stored according to the passage of time stored in the storage area of the RAM 103, and is it the first period set in S902 by the value of the variable time timer? Judge whether or not. If it is not the first period, the process proceeds to the process of S885 in FIG. If it is the first period, it is determined whether or not it is the suggestion display period for displaying the suggestion display image before displaying the promotion display image (S872). The effect control CPU 101 refers to the value of the variable time timer that is updated and stored according to the passage of time stored in the storage area of the RAM 103, and is the suggestion display period set in S902 by the value of the variable time timer. Judge whether or not. If it is not the suggestion display period, the process proceeds to S874. During the suggestion display period, a suggestion display image as shown in FIG. 15D is displayed (S873).

In S874, it is determined whether or not it is the promotion display period for displaying the promotion image (S874). The promotion display period is also the button operation valid period in which the button operation is valid. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the value of the variable time timer that is updated and stored according to the passage of time stored in the storage area of the RAM 103, and whether or not the valid period is set in S902 by the value of the variable time timer. Is determined. If it is during the valid period, it is determined whether or not the first operated flag is set (S875). The first operated flag is a flag set in S878, and is a flag indicating that the button operation of the player during the valid period of the first period has been detected. The process ends when the first operated flag is set, but when it is not set, the suggestion display image is deleted and the display timing of each effect in the middle of the reach, which is the preset time in the effect setting process, is set. The promotion display image and the validity period image are displayed (S876). By the processing of S876, the promotion display image and the validity period image as shown in FIG. 15 (e) are displayed.

Next, after these images are displayed, it is determined whether or not the push sensor 124 has detected an operation on the push button 120 of the player (determines whether or not the movement of the player has been detected) (S877). .. If the player's operation on the push button 120 is detected, the first operated flag is set (S878), and the process proceeds to S879. If the player's operation on the push button 120 is not detected in S877, it is determined whether or not the button operation valid period has elapsed (S881). The effect control CPU 101 refers to the value of the variable time timer that is updated and stored according to the passage of time stored in the storage area of the RAM 103, and whether or not the valid period is set in S902 by the value of the variable time timer. Is determined. If the button operation validity period has not expired, the process ends. If the button operation valid period has elapsed, the process proceeds to S879.

In the process of S879, a process of erasing the promotion display image and the valid period image is executed (S879). Next, various button effects executed when the push button 120 is operated by the player during the valid period in the first period are executed (S880). Then, the process ends.

Further, when it is determined in the process of S871 that it is not the first period, it is determined in the process of S885 shown in FIG. 21 whether or not it is the second period (S885). The effect control CPU 101 refers to the value of the variable time timer that is updated and stored according to the passage of time stored in the storage area of the RAM 103, and is the second period set in S902 by the value of the variable time timer. Judge whether or not. If it is not the second period, the process ends. If it is the second period, it is determined whether or not it is the suggestion display period for displaying the suggestion display image before the promotion display image is displayed (S886). The effect control CPU 101 refers to the value of the variable time timer that is updated and stored according to the passage of time stored in the storage area of the RAM 103, and is the suggestion display period set in S902 by the value of the variable time timer. Judge whether or not. If it is not the suggestion display period, the process proceeds to S888. During the suggestion display period, a suggestion display image as shown in FIG. 15 (f) is displayed (S887).

In S888, it is determined whether or not it is the promotion display period for displaying the promotion image (S888). The promotion display period is also the button operation valid period in which the button operation is valid. The promotion display period may be different from the button operation valid period during which the button operation is valid (one of them is short, etc.). The effect control CPU 101 refers to the value of the variable time timer that is updated and stored according to the passage of time stored in the storage area of the RAM 103, and whether or not the valid period is set in S902 by the value of the variable time timer. Is determined. If it is during the valid period, it is determined whether or not the second operated flag is set (S889). The second operated flag is a flag set in S892, and is a flag indicating that the button operation of the player during the valid period of the second period has been detected. When the second operated flag is set, the process ends, but when it is not set, the suggestion display image is deleted and the display timing of each effect at the end of the reach, which is the preset time in the effect setting process, is set. The promotion display image and the validity period image are displayed (S890). By the processing of S890, the promotion display image and the validity period image as shown in FIG. 15 (g) are displayed.

Next, after these images are displayed, it is determined whether or not the push sensor 124 has detected an operation on the push button 120 of the player (determines whether or not the movement of the player has been detected) (S891). .. If the player's operation on the push button 120 is detected, the second operated flag is set (S892), and the process proceeds to S893. If the player's operation on the push button 120 is not detected in S891, it is determined whether or not the button operation valid period has elapsed (S895). The effect control CPU 101 refers to the value of the variable time timer that is updated and stored according to the passage of time stored in the storage area of the RAM 103, and whether or not the valid period is set in S902 by the value of the variable time timer. Is determined. If the button operation validity period has not expired, the process ends. If the button operation valid period has elapsed, the process proceeds to S893.

In the process of S893, a process of erasing the promotion display image and the valid period image is executed (S893). Next, various button effects that are executed when the push button 120 is operated by the player during the valid period in the second period are executed (S894). Then, the process ends. By such an operation effect processing, the button effect in the first period and the second period after the reach as shown in FIG. 15 is executed.

The period from displaying the suggestion display image to erasing the suggestion image and displaying the promotion display image and the valid period image can be a fixed time. Therefore, the processes of S872 to S876 and the processes of S886 to S890 may be simplified by playing a predetermined image.

[About button mode]
The mode of the push button 120 shown in FIG. 15 (h) will be described in detail. In this embodiment, a white LED, a red LED, and a vibrator (vibration motor) may be incorporated in the push button 120 (not shown). In this way, the color development of the white LED and the red LED of the push button 120 can be made visible to the player. Further, when the vibrator operates, the push button 120 can be vibrated.

The effect control CPU 101 changes the mode of the push button 120 from the normal mode during the operation valid period of the push button 120 in the first period (middle of reach) and the second period (end of reach) after the reach. A normal mode of the push button 120 is a state in which no color is developed (white LED and red LED are turned off) and vibration by the vibrator is not performed. Therefore, when the mode of the push button 120 is changed from the normal mode, the effect control CPU 101 controls color development by the white LED, color development by the red LED, vibration by the vibrator, or two or more of them. Do it.

For example, the effect control CPU 101 may determine the changed mode of the push button 120 together with the above-mentioned promotion display image when the variation display executed this time has a variation pattern of super reach. The mode of the push button 120 after such a change may be determined by using different tables for the jackpot and the miss. The push button 120 is provided with four types of modes: white light emission, red light emission, white light emission and vibration, and red light emission and vibration.

Then, in the case of a big hit, the rate at which the mode of the push button 120 is determined to be "vibration" may be increased as compared with the case of a big hit. In addition, the number of judgment values corresponding to "red" may be larger in the case of a big hit than in the case of an outlier. That is, it is suggested that the push button 120 after the change may be a big hit.

In addition, white and red may be provided for the promotion display image. Then, in the case of a big hit, the ratio of being determined to be "red" is larger than in the case of losing. The ratio determined as "red / large" may be made larger in the case of a big hit than in the case of a loss.

Further, when the mode of the push button 120 is determined to be "red" (specifically, "red" or "red / vibration"), the display mode of the promotion display image is "white". "(Specifically," white / small "or" white / large ") may be determined. That is, the effect control CPU 101 may be able to display a promotion display image of a mode common to a plurality of modes of the push button 120. Further, even when the mode of the push button 120 is determined to be "white" (specifically, "white" or "white / vibration"), the display mode of the promotion display image is "white". "(Specifically," white / small "or" white / large ") may be determined.

Although "white" is shown as the "common mode", it may be "white / small" or "white / large". That is, it suffices if a part of the aspect of the promotion display image is the same. However, the "common aspect" may be the exact same aspect.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 may collectively determine the display mode of the promotion display image and the mode of the push button 120 after the change, or may determine them separately. In that case, the effect control CPU 101 may determine the display mode of the promotion display image by, for example, a lottery using random numbers, and determine the mode of the changed push button 120 by a lottery using other random numbers.

As described above, the operation effect using the push button 120 can be executed. Further, the effect control CPU 101 changes the push button 120 to any one of a plurality of modes depending on whether the hit is a big hit or not (big hit expectation, advantage). Then, the promotion display image is displayed in any of a plurality of modes depending on whether it is a big hit or a miss. Further, a promotion display image of an aspect common to a plurality of aspects of the push button 120 is displayed. By doing so, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game by the production using the push button 120.

Further, if the mode of the push button 120 is set to a mode common to a plurality of display modes of the promotion display image (“white” or “white / vibration”), the interest of the game by the production using the operating means can be further improved. Can be done.

Further, if the advantage is different depending on the combination of the mode of the push button 120 and the mode of the promotion display image, the player can pay attention to the combination of the mode of the push button 120 and the mode of the promotion display image. it can.

Further, there may be a combination of the push button 120 mode and the promotion display image mode that does not appear. Specifically, if the combination of "red / small" or "red / large" (for the promotion display image) and "red" or "red / vibration" (for the push button 120) is not executed. Good. If the display mode of the promotion display image (red in this case) and the mode of the push button 120 (red in this case) are the same, the player may expect something, but the same. By preventing the promotion display image and the effect of the push button 120 from being executed in the embodiment, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the player expects something but the event corresponding to the expectation does not occur. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the combination that is considered inappropriate to be presented to the player from being displayed.

Although the "advantage" is the expected degree of jackpot (reliability), it may be the expected degree of occurrence of other gaming states. For example, the expectation of the probability change jackpot, the expectation of transition to the time saving state, the expectation of a large number of time saving times, and the function of making the player unrecognizable or difficult to recognize that the probability change state (so-called incubation probability change). It may be an incubation probability change when it is held.

Further, although color development and vibration are used as the types of modes of the push button 120, rotation of the push button 120, protrusion (jumping) of the push button 120, temperature change of the push button 120, curing of the push button 120, and the like are also used. Good. In addition, white and red are used as the colors of the push button 120, and these colors are examples.

Further, when the push button 120 is operated at a specific timing within the valid period, a specific effect (for example, display of a specific character) may be executed and the mode of the hold display may be changed. In this way, since the player pays attention to the timing of the operation, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game by the production using the push button 120.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 101 executes the promotion display by the small button image at a higher rate than the promotion display by the large button image in the first period, and the large button image in the second period. It is controlled to execute the promotion display by the small button image at a higher rate than the promotion display by the small button image. In this way, at the end of the reach, the button effect is used to determine whether or not it is a big hit, so the button effect when an important situation is executed is displayed as a large button image in a conspicuous manner. can do. Also, in the middle of the reach, the button effect is performed to show the expectation of the big hit, so the button effect in the situation where the big hit is not more important than the large button image is less noticeable than the large button image. It can be displayed with. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by displaying the promotion display according to the situation.

(2) As shown in FIGS. 15 (e) and 15 (g), the small button image 62 and the large button image 63 are displays showing the same push button 120. That is, it is a display that promotes the operation of the same push sensor 124 provided on the push button 120. In this way, either the small button image 62 or the large button image 63 is displayed as a display that promotes the operation on the same push sensor 124, so that it is matched to the situation where the same push sensor 124 is used. The fun of the game can be improved by the display mode of the promotion display.

(3) As shown in FIGS. 15 (e) and 15 (g), the large button image 63 is displayed larger than the small button image 62, so that the large button image 63 is conspicuous to the player. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by displaying the promotion display according to the situation in a conspicuous manner.

(4) In the middle stage of the reach, which is the first period, only the promotion display by the small button image may be executed, and in the final stage of the reach, which is the second period, only the promotion display by the large button image may be executed. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game depending on the display mode of the promotion display according to the situation.

(5) As shown in FIGS. 15 (d), (e), (f), and (g), the suggestion display image 61 includes a case where the promotion display by the small button image 62 is executed and a promotion by the large button image 63. The display mode differs depending on whether the display is executed. By doing so, since the mode of the suggestion display is different from the stage before the promotion display is executed, it is possible to make it easier for the player to grasp the situation after that.

(6) As described in the mode of the button effect, the effect control CPU 101 has a plurality of push buttons 120 depending on whether the jackpot is a big hit or a miss (big hit expectation, advantage) based on the variation display result. Change to any of the aspects of. Then, the promotion display image is displayed in any of a plurality of modes depending on whether it is a big hit or a miss. Further, a promotion display image of an aspect common to a plurality of aspects of the push button 120 is displayed. By doing so, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game by the production using the push button 120.

Next, modification examples, feature points, and the like of the embodiments described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as the detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player, the detection means such as the push sensor 124 capable of detecting the operation of the operation means that can be operated by the player such as the push button 120. Is shown as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other detecting means such as the tilt direction sensor unit 123 for detecting the operation of the stick controller 122 by the player may be used as the detecting means capable of detecting the movement of the player. Further, a touch panel (capacitance method or other method) may be provided in the pachinko gaming machine, and a touch panel capable of displaying various effect images may be used as the detection means. Further, the detecting means capable of detecting the movement of the player is not a means for detecting the operation of the operating means, but a detecting means capable of directly detecting the movement of the player such as an infrared sensor and a motion sensor. May be used. Further, the detection means used may be different between the first period and the second period. In this way, the different detection means make it easier for the player to grasp the current situation (for example, whether it is in the middle of the reach or the end of the reach).

(2) In the above-described embodiment, as a conspicuous mode, it is shown that the promotion display by the large button image 63 is displayed larger than the promotion display by the small button image 62, which is a conspicuous mode. Other aspects may be used. For example, the display of the valid period image 60 may be conspicuous, and the non-display may be conspicuous. Further, the character "press the button" may be conspicuously displayed as an auxiliary display for the operation, and may not be displayed conspicuously. In addition to the display, the mode may be conspicuous by producing a special sound different from the usual one. Normally, when the large button image 63 is displayed in large numbers and the small button image 62 is not displayed so much, the small button image 62 is conspicuously displayed.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, the suggestion display image 61 is displayed in different modes before the small button image 62 is displayed and before the large button image 63 is displayed. However, the suggestion display image 61 may be displayed in the same manner before the small button image 62 is displayed and before the large button image 63 is displayed. In this way, it is possible to incite whether the small button image 62 or the large button image 63 is displayed after that.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, the suggestion display image 61 is displayed differently before the small button image 62 is displayed and before the large button image 63 is displayed. However, the mode may be different depending on the shape of the display rather than the way of displaying the display. Specifically, before the small button image 62 is displayed, the suggestion display image is displayed in a transparent small mode, and before the large button image 63 is displayed, the suggestion display image is displayed in a transparent large mode. It may be displayed. Further, the suggestion mode may be different by making the sound effect before the promotion display image is displayed different between before the small button image 62 is displayed and before the large button image 63 is displayed. ..

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the first period and the second period are set after the reach and the button effect is executed during the reach has been described. However, the first period and the second period may be periods other than during reach. For example, the first period may be set before reach and the second period may be set during reach. Further, the button effect may be executed during the big hit, and the first period may be the period of the first round and the second period may be the period of the final round. In such a case, in the period of the first round, the button effect may be executed as a round promotion effect in which the number of rounds is promoted, and in the period of the final round, the button effect may be executed as a promotion effect to the probability change. ..

(6) In the above-described embodiment, the button effect may be provided as the look-ahead effect by providing it during the first period, the second period, and the look-ahead period. Specifically, the button effect may be executed with the first period as the period before the variable display of the target and the second period during the variable display of the target.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the period for executing the button effect is two periods, the first period and the second period, but the button effect is executed in three or more periods. You may. In such a case, it is desirable that the important production is performed in the later period.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, the button image may be common and the characters may be different as the mode of the promotion display displayed in the first period and the second period. Specifically, in the first period, the button image is displayed and the characters "press" are displayed at a high rate, and in the second period, the button image is displayed and the characters "decide" are high. It may be displayed as a percentage. When such characters are displayed, the table is not used, and the characters "press" are always displayed in the first period, and the characters "decide" are always displayed in the second period. May be good.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, as the button display pattern, patterns having different sizes such as a small button image, a medium button image, and a large button image are shown. However, a plurality of types of button display patterns may be provided. For example, a pattern in which the color of the button image is different, a predetermined character is displayed around the button image (such as sticking to the button), the displayed character is different, or the movement of the character may be different.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, the button image is always displayed as the promotion display after the suggestion display is executed. However, it is also possible to provide a pattern in which the promotion display is not executed after the suggestion display is executed.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, the suggestion display image may be the same image depending on the period, even if the displayed button images are different. Specifically, in the first period, the suggestion display image is common regardless of whether the small button image is displayed or the large button image is displayed, and even if the small button image is displayed in the second period, it is large. Even if the button image is displayed, the suggestion display image may be shared.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of types of suggestion display image patterns may be provided. At that time, the pattern of the suggested display image to be displayed may be determined depending on whether or not the advantageous state is obtained. In this way, the display pattern of the suggestion display image and the display pattern of the button image can have different expectations for an advantageous state, so that the player can pay attention to the suggestion display image and the button image. ..

(13) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the variation display time, the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, 1 when the variation is started. Although an example of transmitting one variation pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-ream, whether or not there is a slip effect, etc., before reaching the reach (if it does not reach, the so-called second). A command indicating the fluctuation display time and fluctuation mode before the stop is sent, and the second command indicates the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. after the reach (if it does not reach, the so-called second). It is also possible to send a command indicating the fluctuation display time and the fluctuation mode (after the stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform the effect control in the variation display based on the variation display time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the game control microcomputer notifies the fluctuation display time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. You may. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has passed after the first command is sent (for example, the next timer interrupt). In), the second command may be sent. The variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands in this way, the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command can be reduced. In the configuration in which the fluctuation pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by the two commands in this way, in the second command after the first command is transmitted, the judgment result of the display result by the effect processing at the time of winning, Then, the look-ahead determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command.

(14) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the board on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. However, the circuit for controlling the effect device is provided. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. You may also provide two boards, one with the second effect control board.

(15) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is another substrate (for example, the figure). For the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc. shown in 3, or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the voice output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The effect control command may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 by executing control related to voice control and lamp control according to the operation, and further changing the received command to the command as it is or, for example, a simplified command. You may send it to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment, and similarly, the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, the effect control microcomputer 100 may similarly perform various decisions made by the effect control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment, or the sound output. Control means such as a substrate 70, a lamp driver substrate 35, or a microcomputer mounted on a sound / lamp substrate may perform the operation.

(16) In the above-described embodiment, the game machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when the prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid to the player when the prize is generated. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points, depending on the ball lending operation. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the game machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area in which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device, but the launching device is not limited to this, and the launching device is a ball payout device or the like. The basic functions of the game may be shared, and only the game board, which is a characteristic configuration of the game, may be distributed. In this case, the game board, which is a characteristic configuration of the game, is referred to as a game machine.

(17) The above-described embodiment can also be applied to a device such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko game machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided to the computer device or the like by the detachable recording medium, and the storage device of the computer device or the like in advance. You may take the form of distribution by pre-installing on. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. Further, the embodiment of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be a form of direct execution using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

(18) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which 15 rounds of normal jackpot and 15 rounds of probabilistic jackpot are provided as jackpot types. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if three or more rounds of jackpot types are provided, for example, when a 15-round jackpot, a 10-round jackpot, a 5-round jackpot, and a 2-round jackpot are provided. Good. In that case, for example, the types of jackpots are classified into a jackpot type group in which prize balls are easily obtained (for example, a jackpot of 15 rounds) and a jackpot type group in which prize balls are difficult to obtain (for example, 5 rounds). (Big hit of 2 rounds), and the 2nd special symbol is set so that the jackpot type of the jackpot type group where prize balls are easily obtained is selected higher than the 1st special symbol. You may.

(19) In the above-described embodiment, after the variation display result when it is determined that the display result of the variation display is the probability variation jackpot is derived and displayed, the probability variation state is unconditionally changed after the jackpot game state ends. An example of controlled probability change state control is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the large winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20, the probability variation determining device is controlled to the probability variation state. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

(20) In the above-described embodiment, a predetermined value exceeding 0% as the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described as a specific example. However, the "ratio (ratio, probability)" may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence rate of the predetermined game state 1 and the occurrence rate of the other game state 2 in the predetermined game period are compared and it is determined that "one occurrence rate is higher than the other occurrence rate". , The case where the occurrence rate of one of the gaming states is 0% is also included.

(21) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are examples in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Pachinko game machine, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 effect display device, 61 suggestion display image, 62 small button image, 63 large button image, 100 effect control microcomputer, 120 push Button, 560 Microcomputer for game control.

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can execute a variable display and control it to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.
A detection means that detects the movement of the player,
In the first period and the second period during the reach of the variable display, the promotion display means capable of executing the promotion display for promoting the movement of the player to the detection means is provided.
The promotion display mode includes a first promotion display mode and a second promotion display mode that is easier for the player to recognize than the first promotion display mode.
The promotion display means
In the prior SL first period being capable of performing the accelerated display by the first accelerator display form at a higher rate than the accelerator displayed by the second accelerator display manner, said only when it is controlled in the preferred state first 2 The promotion display in the promotion display mode can be executed,
In the prior SL second period being capable of performing the accelerated display by the second accelerator display form at a higher rate than the accelerator displayed by the first accelerator display mode,
Run the suggested display suggesting that the accelerated display is executed before executing the pre-Symbol promotion display,
In either the first period or the second period, when the promotion display by the second promotion display mode is executed, the advantageous state is compared with the case where the promotion display by the first promotion display mode is executed. Highly controlled by
The suggestion display is a gaming machine in which the display mode differs depending on whether the promotion display according to the first promotion display mode is executed or the promotion display according to the second promotion display mode is executed.