JP6831750B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game such as a pachinko gaming machine.

What is generally known as this type of gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine that executes an motion effect corresponding to a player's multiple motions, such as a button continuous press operation effect (patented). Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-5824 (paragraph 0148, etc.)

However, since the motion production of the conventional game machine is executed in response to the motion in which the player continuously performs the same motion for a predetermined period, there is a problem that the game is not interesting. there were.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to improve the interest of the game in terms of motion production.

(A) A game machine capable of playing games
Motion detection means to detect the player's motion,
Equipped with a production execution means that can execute the production,
The effect executing means is
A motion effect executing means capable of executing a motion effect corresponding to the player's motion detected by the motion detecting means, and an motion effect executing means.
Including a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect ,
The motion effect executing means is the motion of the player detected by the motion detecting means during the execution of the first motion effect that can proceed based on the motion of the player being detected a plurality of times by the motion detecting means. depending on the specific condition is satisfied based on, exit the first operation effect running before Symbol activity detector second possible proceeds based on the operation of the player has been detected once by It is possible to perform motion effects,
The suggestion effect executing means determines the type of action effect to be executed among a plurality of types of action effects executed each time the player's motion is detected by the motion detection means during the execution of the first motion effect. It is suggested that the first suggestion effect that can be suggested in advance and the specific condition are satisfied based on the motion before the player's motion that the specific condition is to be satisfied is detected by the motion detection means. executable der and the second suggested directing, the that is,
The effect executing means is
A first effect pattern in which the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are executed during the execution of the first action effect, and then the second action effect is executed,
While the first suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the first motion effect, even if the player's motion is detected by the motion detection means, the second suggestion effect is not executed, and then the second suggestion effect is not executed. The effect can be executed by the second effect pattern that does not execute the second operation effect .
(1) A gaming machine that can play games (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.)
Motion detection means (push sensor 124, etc.) that detects the movement of the player (operation of the push button 120, etc.), and
It is provided with an operation effect means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, operation effect process of FIG. 6 and the like) capable of executing an operation effect corresponding to the operation of the player detected by the operation detection means.
The motion effect means is during execution of a first motion effect (such as a continuous striking operation effect as shown in FIG. 4A) that can proceed based on the fact that the player's motion is detected a plurality of times by the motion detection means. , The specific condition is satisfied based on the motion of the player detected by the motion detection means (specification displayed as shown in FIG. 4 (A1) in the variation display determined to execute the modified operation effect. Depending on the player's operation corresponding to the attack power icon 96B (such as the detection of the player's operation), the second action effect different from the first action effect (one-shot operation effect, etc.) It is possible to change to (FIGS. 4 (C), 5 (B), S4 to S15 of FIG. 6 and the like).

According to such a configuration, the motion effect can be changed from the first motion effect to the second motion effect based on the player's motion, so that the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the motion effect.

(2) The gaming machine according to (1) above.
Each time the movement of the player is detected by the motion detecting means in the first motion effect, the motion effect means performs a predetermined action according to the motion (shown in FIGS. 3 and 4). Select from multiple types (such as multiple types of attack effects with different attack powers indicated by the attack power icon 96) from among multiple types (such as an attack effect in which the ally character 94 attacks the enemy character 95 to reduce the life of the enemy character 95). Is feasible and
Among the plurality of types of the action effects, the suggestion display that can suggest the type of the action effect to be executed in advance (in the pre-display and the continuous hit mode display shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, in the suggestion display area 960, the attack effect It is further provided with suggestion display means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S3, S6, S7, etc. in FIG. 6) for executing suggestion display (such as suggestion display suggesting the attack power of the attack power icon 96 by the color and shape of the attack power icon 96).

According to such a configuration, the type of action effect can be recognized by the player in advance, so that the interest of the game can be further improved with respect to the action effect.

(3) The gaming machine according to (2) above.
The suggestion display means can execute the suggestion display (pre-display in FIG. 3A, etc.) corresponding to the action effect for a plurality of times in advance (S3, etc. in FIG. 6).

According to such a configuration, the player can recognize the types of the plurality of action effects in advance, so that the interest of the game can be further improved with respect to the action effects.

(4) The gaming machine according to (2) or (3) above.
The suggestion display means can execute a specific suggestion display (display of the specific attack power icon 96B in the modified operation effect of FIG. 4 or the like) as the suggestion display.
When the specific suggestion display is executed, the motion effect means performs the motion effect according to the fact that the player's motion is detected by the motion detection means (FIG. 4 (A1), etc.). It is possible to change from the motion effect to the second motion effect (change from the continuous hit operation effect according to S4 to S15 in FIGS. 4 (A), (A1), (B), (C) to the one-shot operation effect, etc. ).

According to such a configuration, the motion effect can be changed from the first motion effect to the second motion effect according to the detection of the player's motion, so that the game is about the motion effect due to the change in the motion effect. It is possible to further improve the interest of.

(5) The gaming machine according to (4) above.
The suggestion display means can execute the specific suggestion display after a lapse of a predetermined period from the start of execution of the first operation effect (as shown in FIG. 5 (B), according to S6 of FIG. The specific attack power icon display starts after a predetermined time from the start).

According to such a configuration, the specific suggestion display can be executed by the lapse of a period from the start of execution of the first motion effect, so that the motion effect can be performed after a predetermined period from the start of execution of the first motion effect. Since it is possible to change from the 1st motion effect to the 2nd motion effect, it becomes interesting at the time when the motion effect is changed, and the change is unexpected. Therefore, the change in the motion effect further improves the interest of the game. Can be done.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
After the specific condition is satisfied, the operation effect effect means performs a predetermined effect (operation change preparation effect for displaying the notification image 110 of FIG. 4B as an operation change preparation display), and then performs the operation effect on the first operation effect. It is possible to change from the operation effect to the second operation effect (S4, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11 in FIG. 6).

According to such a configuration, the motion effect can be changed from the first motion effect to the second motion effect after the predetermined effect is executed, so that the player can be prevented from being confused by the change in the motion effect. it can.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
The motion effect means can execute a pattern (the modified non-operation effect of FIG. 3) for ending the motion effect without changing the motion effect from the first motion effect to the second motion effect (FIG. 6).
S7).

According to such a configuration, since the pattern for ending the motion effect without changing the motion effect can be executed, when the motion effect is executed, the motion effect is performed until the end of the execution period of the motion effect. It is possible to have expectations for the possibility of making changes.

(8) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above.
The motion effect means is assumed to have detected a plurality of player motions in succession even when one motion of the player is continuously detected by the motion detection means during the detection valid period. The production can be performed,
When the motion detecting means continuously detects one motion of the player before the detection valid period, the invalid means for invalidating the detection of the motion is further provided (detection of the player motion). 1st modification).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately encourage the player to participate in the predetermined production.
(9) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above.
The motion effect means is assumed to have detected a plurality of player motions in succession even when one motion of the player is continuously detected by the motion detection means during the detection valid period. The production can be performed,
When one motion of the player is continuously detected by the motion detecting means during the detection valid period, whether or not to detect whether or not the motion of the player is continuously performed a plurality of times. Further provided with settable setting means (second modification regarding detection of player movement).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the detection that the player is performing a plurality of times in succession at an unintended timing, and prevent the interest in the game from being lowered. can do.

(10) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above.
The motion effect means is assumed to have detected a plurality of player motions in succession even when one motion of the player is continuously detected by the motion detection means during the detection valid period. The production can be performed,
When one motion of the player is continuously detected by the motion detecting means during the detection valid period, it is assumed that a plurality of player motions are continuously detected at different intervals depending on the situation (. Third modified example of detecting player movement).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform an operation effect according to the situation.
(11) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7) above.
The motion effect means is assumed to have detected a plurality of player motions in succession even when one motion of the player is continuously detected by the motion detection means during the detection valid period. The production can be performed,
Further provided with a determination means for determining whether or not the player's motion is detected by the motion detection means when the fluctuation display is not in progress.
The determination means does not determine that the player is performing a plurality of consecutive movements of the player even when one of the movements of the player is continuously performed (player). Fourth modified example of motion detection).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the detection of an unintended operation from being performed.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board (game control board). It is a display screen view of the effect display device 9 which shows the example of the change-free operation effect as the first operation effect. It is a display screen view of the effect display device 9 which shows the example of the operation effect with change as the 2nd operation effect. It is a timing chart which compares and shows the production contents of the operation effect with change and the operation effect without change. 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 the gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, and any gaming machine may be used as long as it can play a game.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 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.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, by driving a gaming ball as a gaming medium into the gaming area 7, a predetermined game as described below is performed. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is composed of an outer frame and a gaming 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 that is openable and closable in the gaming frame.

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 game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 3, a hitting ball operation handle 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like are provided. Inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, a hitting ball launching device for hitting a game ball into the game area 7 in response to an operation of the hitting ball operation handle 5 is provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. On the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 is formed in which the driven game ball can flow down.

A push button 120 is provided as an operating means on the member forming the ball striking plate (upper plate) 3. The operation action of the player with respect to the push button 120 is detected by the push sensor 124 (see FIG. 2).

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of variablely displaying (also referred to as variable display) 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 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 displays various images such as a variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variable display of three decorative (directive) effect symbols of "left", "middle", and "right" is formed.

The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and displays various images such as a variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. An area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variable display of three decorative (directive) effect symbols of "left", "middle", and "right" is formed.

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 detected by the first starting opening switch 13a. Further, below the winning device having the first starting winning 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 14 is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a.

The variable winning ball device 15 includes a pair of left and right movable pieces, and is in an open state (first state) which is advantageous for the player (the game ball can enter) and a closed state which is disadvantageous for the player (the game ball cannot enter). It is an electric tulip (also called an electric chew) type winning means that can be changed to a state (second state), and is driven by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can win the second starting winning opening 14 (it becomes easier to win the starting winning). When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot win the second starting winning opening 14. The variable winning ball device 15 may be configured so that it is difficult to win a prize in the closed state, but it is possible to win a prize (a game ball is difficult to win). The variable winning ball device 15 is composed of a variable winning means capable of changing into a first state in which the game ball can enter the predetermined area and a second state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter in the predetermined area. I just need to be there.

When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, there is no area in which the variable winning ball device 15 can accept the game ball, so that the game ball is more likely to win the first starting winning opening 13 than the second starting winning opening 14. On the other hand, when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the area in which the variable winning ball device 15 can accept the game ball is wider than that of the first starting winning opening 13, so that the second starting winning ball device 15 is larger than the first starting winning opening 13. It is easy for a game ball to win a prize in the starting winning opening 14. 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.

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. The ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers 0 to 9.

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. When the stop symbol based on the variation display result on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state for a predetermined number of times and a predetermined time. In the vicinity of the ordinary symbol display 10, an ordinary symbol holding 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 is detected by the gate switch 32a, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held and stored, and the normal symbol holding storage display 41 increases the number of lit LEDs by 1. Every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started based on the hold storage of the normal symbol, the hold storage of the normal symbol is digested and the number of lit LEDs is reduced by one.

In the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the game ball enters (including passing and winning) the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as the starting winning area, and the first starting The first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition), which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied by being detected by the mouth switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a. After that, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is, for example, a case where the reserved storage number is not 0, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed. In addition, the game is started based on the fact that the start condition of the variable display in which the jackpot game is not executed is satisfied. When the variation display time (fluctuation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) of the variation display is derived and displayed and the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol ends. In addition, for variable displays such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, the start conditions have not yet been satisfied even though the game ball has entered the starting winning area, within a predetermined upper limit. The storage of information in is called hold storage. The hold memory due to the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 13 is called the first hold memory. The hold memory due to the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 14 is called the second hold memory.

Above the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, the first special symbol hold storage display 18a for displaying the number of hold storages of the first hold storage and the number of hold storages of the second hold storage are displayed. A second special symbol hold storage display 18b for displaying is provided. Each of the first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a and the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increments the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a corresponding valid start prize, and corresponds to the special symbol indicator. The number of lit indicators is reduced by 1 each time the variable display is started.

When the variation display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display such as the variation display of the effect symbol is executed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display. When the second special symbol display 8b is executing the variation display of the second special symbol, the effect display device 9 executes the effect display such as the variation display of the effect symbol in response to the variation display.

When the variable display of the special symbol and the effect symbol is executed and the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or specified on the second special symbol display 8b. When the jackpot display result (big hit symbol) as the display result is derived and displayed, the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbols) as the specific display result is also derived and displayed on the effect display device 9. When the specific display result is displayed as the variable display result in this way, it is controlled to the specific game state (big hit game state) as an advantageous state in which an 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). It is stopped, rocked, enlarged / reduced or deformed while matching the combination of symbols), or multiple symbols are synchronized and fluctuated with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols are interchanged. 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. As for the reach effect, the normal reach effect in which the ratio selected when the result of the missed display is obtained is higher than the ratio selected when the result of the jackpot display is obtained, and the ratio selected when the result of the jackpot display is obtained are different. Includes super reach effects that are higher than the percentage selected when the display result is obtained. When the super reach effect is executed, the expectation that the jackpot display result is higher is higher than when the normal reach effect is executed.

Here, the reach state is a display in which the effect symbols that have not been stopped and displayed continue to fluctuate when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 form a part of the jackpot combination. A state, or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously fluctuating while forming all or part of the jackpot combination.

Further, at the lower end of the display area of the effect display device 9, an image displaying the generated hold storage information (hereinafter, referred to as a hold image or a hold display) is displayed according to the number of hold storage information. A display area is formed (not shown).

An opening / closing plate driven by a solenoid 21 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15, and is advantageous for the player (the game ball can enter) in the open state (first state) and disadvantageous for the player (the game ball is). A special variable winning ball device 20 is provided as a winning means that can be changed to a closed state (second state) that cannot be entered). In the special variable winning ball device 20, the opening / closing plate is controlled to the open state in the big hit game state, so that the big winning opening, which is the winning area, is opened. The game ball that has entered the large winning opening is detected as a winning ball by the count switch 23. The variable winning ball device 20 may be configured so that it is difficult to win a prize in the closed state, but it is possible to win a prize (a game ball is difficult to win). The special variable winning ball device 20 is composed of a variable winning means capable of changing into a first state in which the game ball can enter the predetermined area and a second state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter in the predetermined area. It suffices if it is done.

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. A game in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is released by repeated continuous control in a round is called a round game. Between the end of one round game and the start of the next round game, an interval period is provided in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is closed for a predetermined period (for example, several seconds). .. In the jackpot game state, the round game is continuously controlled a plurality of times over an interval period. In the jackpot 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 a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed. For example, it is closed when the opening end condition) that 10) winning balls are generated is satisfied. 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 continuation right is repeated until the final round (for example, the 15th round, etc.) at which the number of times of opening in the jackpot game state reaches a predetermined upper limit is reached.

A plurality of types of jackpots are provided, and when it is decided to make a jackpot, one of the jackpot types is selected. Among the types of "big hit", after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, there is a high probability that the special gaming state will be decided to be a big hit as compared with the normal state (normal gaming state that is not a probability change state). The type of jackpot that shifts to the probabilistic state (abbreviation for the probabilistic fluctuation state, also called the high probability state) is called "probability variation jackpot". As the special gaming state, there is a case where 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, which accompanies the probability variation state. As the special gaming state, the time saving state may be controlled independently of the probability change state.

In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation 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. 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 gaming state is called "normal big hit".

As a special gaming state, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased in association with the probability change state or the time saving state, so that the frequency at which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased to obtain a variable winning. It may be controlled to an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning a prize in the ball device 15 (higher approach, higher frequency).

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, on the outside of the game area 7, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and sounds are provided. 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 (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).

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 that controls the progress of a game in 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 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 supply created on a power supply board (not shown). 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.

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 effect control microcomputer 100 includes an effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9. In the effect control CPU 101, the detection signal of the push sensor 124 is input via the input port 106.

The game control microcomputer 560 is a relay board that allows a signal to pass an effect control command instructing the effect contents of various effect devices such as the effect display device 9 in only one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. It is transmitted via 77. The effect control microcomputer 100 receives the effect control command and controls the variation display of the effect display device 9, and also controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. By controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70, various effect controls are performed.

In the game control microcomputer 560, when a predetermined main process for game control is executed, a timer interrupt is periodically applied at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. Game control becomes feasible. Game control in which the variable display of special symbols such as the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and specific game control such as jackpot game control are executed incidentally when the timer interrupt process is executed. By process processing, it is executed according to a predetermined process.

In the game control microcomputer 560, data is extracted from the random number circuit 503 and various random counters, and the extracted data is used for jackpot determination, jackpot type (type) determination, variation pattern type determination, variation pattern determination, and normal hit. Judgment and determination of the initial value of the random counter are performed. Predetermined data such as data for jackpot determination, data for jackpot type determination, data for variation pattern type determination, and data for variation pattern determination are such that the update conditions of the random number circuit 503 and various random counters are satisfied. Numerical change data that can be updated (changed) under specific conditions. Then, these data are extracted when the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a (when the start winning prize is detected), and are stored in the RAM 55 as the first hold storage information or the second hold storage information. Be remembered. Then, when the game control microcomputer 560 satisfies the start condition of the variation display based on such hold storage information, the RAM 55 reads out various data stored as the first hold storage information or the second hold storage information. Then, it is used for various determinations as described above, and the variation display is executed based on the determination result. The jackpot determination is performed using the extracted data of the random number circuit 503. The jackpot type determination is performed using the extracted data of the random counter for jackpot type determination. The fluctuation pattern type determination is performed using the extracted data of the random counter for the fluctuation pattern type determination. The fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the extracted data of the random counter for the fluctuation pattern determination. The normal hit determination is performed using the extracted data of the random counter for normal hit determination. The initial value determination of the round dam counter is performed using the extracted data of the random counter for determining the initial value of the round dam counter. Based on these various determinations, the microcomputer 560 for game control performs various game controls such as jackpot game control, variation display of the first special symbol, variation display of the second special symbol, and variation display of the normal symbol. Execute.

The game control microcomputer 560 has predetermined control information such as a jackpot determination result, a jackpot type determination result, a variation pattern type determination result, and a variation pattern determination result based on such various determinations. Is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 as an effect control command, which is a command for effect control instructions. Based on the received effect control command, the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the effect according to the game control such as the variation display of the first special symbol, the variation display of the second special symbol, and the jackpot control.

In the effect control microcomputer 100, when a predetermined main process for effect control is executed, a timer interrupt is periodically applied every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms, 4 ms, etc.) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various effects control can be executed. A specific effect control such as an effect related to a variable display of an effect symbol and an effect related to a jackpot game state is executed according to a predetermined process by an effect control process process that is executed incidentally when the timer interrupt process is executed. Will be executed.

[Example of operation effect]
Next, an effect example of the operation effect executed by the effect display device 9 by the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. In the operation effect, the player's operation (operation) targeting the operation means such as the push button 120 is detected by the operation (operation) detection means such as the push sensor 124, and a predetermined effect is produced based on the detection. It is a motion production.

As the operation effect, for example, a battle effect in which the effect can be advanced by the operation of the push button 120 by the player is executed. In the battle production, a friendly character who is a player's ally and an enemy character who is an enemy of the player battle (battle), and when the ally character wins, the jackpot display result is displayed, and when the enemy character wins, This is an effect in which the deviation display result is displayed. In the battle effect, it is possible to execute an action effect in which a ally character attacks an enemy character in response to an operation of the push button 120 by the player.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as the motion effect, it is possible to execute an motion effect selected from the first motion effect and the second motion effect. The first operation effect is an operation effect using the push button 120, and is a change-free operation effect in which the operation pattern used for the effect is not changed during the execution of the effect. The second operation effect is an operation effect using the push button 120, and is a changeable operation effect in which the operation pattern used for the effect is changed during the execution of the effect.

In the first operation effect, only the effect of displaying the continuous hit mode in which the effect can be progressed stepwise is executed by continuously operating the push button 120 (hereinafter, may be referred to as continuous hit). The content of the production is not changed. In the second operation effect, after the effect of displaying the continuous hit mode (also called the continuous hit operation effect) is executed, the effect content is a blow mode in which the effect can be executed at once by operating the push button 120 once. It is changed to a display effect (also called a blow operation effect).

Such a first motion effect and a second motion effect are executed as a specific reach effect such as a super reach effect. The first operation effect is executed when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives an effect control command for commanding the execution of the first super reach effect from the game control microcomputer 560. The second operation effect is executed when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives an effect control command for commanding the execution of the second super reach effect from the game control microcomputer 560.

In the first motion effect and the second motion effect, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives an effect control command for instructing the execution of a predetermined reach effect from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 is used. The computer 100 may select and execute which operation effect is to be executed.

[Example of first operation production]
FIG. 3 is a display screen view of the effect display device 9 showing an example of a modified non-operation effect as the first operation effect. 3 (A) to 3 (D) show an example of an image displayed by the effect display device 9 in the change-free operation effect with the passage of time.

When the variation display is executed in the effect display device 9, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 start the variation display at the center of the screen. When the change no-operation effect is executed in the variable display, as shown in FIG. 3 (A), the effect symbols are displayed in the reach display mode (the left and right effect symbols are aligned with the same symbol, and the middle effect symbol is changing. At the timing of (aspect), the effect symbols 91 to 93 are moved to the corners of the screen and displayed in a reduced size, and the battle effect is started.

When the battle effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 3 (A), the ally character 94 and the enemy character 95 appear before the start of the battle, and a character such as "battle" that identifies the battle effect appears. The pre-display to be displayed is performed for a predetermined period (for example, 2 to 3 seconds). As a preliminary display, a life display area 99 that displays the level of the life (durability) of the enemy character 95 and information on the attack such as the attack power of the ally character 94 at the time of one attack are suggested by the color and shape. A suggestion display area 960 for displaying the attack power icon 96 is displayed. In the suggestion display area 960, a plurality of attack power icons 96 are displayed in a row in the vertical direction corresponding to the attack order.

When the continuous hit mode display of the battle effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 3 (B) and 3 (C), a button imitating the push button 120 is used as an operation promotion effect to promote the operation of the push button 120 by the player. The image of the icon 98 is displayed, and the continuous hit suggestion image 98A, which is composed of the characters "continuous hit" and suggests repeated hits, is displayed corresponding to the button icon 98.

In the continuous hit mode display of the battle effect, as shown in FIG. 3 (C1), each time the push button 120 is operated by the player during the predetermined operation valid period, the lowermost part in the suggestion display area 960 is displayed. The attack power icon 96 displayed on the screen is digested (erased), and accordingly, a display in which the ally character 94 attacks the enemy character 95 is executed as an operation-compatible display as shown in FIG. 3C. Such an operation-compatible display is called a continuous hit operation display. In the continuous hit mode display of the battle effect, in the suggestion display area 960, each time the attack power icon 96 is digested (erased) according to the operation at the time of attack, the plurality of displayed attack power icons 96 are displayed in the direction from top to bottom. A display that shifts in the manner of scrolling (in the direction of the arrow in the figure) is displayed, and a new attack power icon 96 appears and is displayed (replenishment display) at the top.

The attack power icon 96 includes a 〇-shaped basic attack power icon 96A and a ☆ -shaped specific attack power icon (see FIG. 4). In the basic attack power icon 96A, the strength of one attack power is suggested by the color in the magnitude relationship of "white <blue <red". In the specific attack power icon, the shape of the ☆ shape suggests that the content of the battle effect will change from the continuous hit operation effect to the one-shot operation effect. In this embodiment, only the basic attack power icon 96A is displayed and the specific attack power icon is not displayed when the change no operation effect is executed. The specific attack power icon can also be displayed when the change no operation effect is executed, but the effect content of the battle effect does not change from the continuous hit operation effect to the one-shot operation effect even if the specific attack power icon is digested by the operation. You can do it.

In the pre-display, before the battle effect is started, a suggestion display is performed in the suggestion display area 960 to suggest the attack power of the attack effect for a plurality of times by the color and shape of the attack power icon 96. As a result, the type of attack effect can be recognized by the player in advance, so that the interest of the game can be further improved with respect to the motion effect. Further, also in the continuous hit mode display, the suggestion display suggesting the attack power of the attack effect for a plurality of times by the color and shape of the attack power icon 96 is performed in the suggestion display area 960. As a result, the player can recognize the type of the planned attack effect while the continuous hit mode is displayed, so that the interest of the game can be further improved with respect to the motion effect.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the life display area 99 shows that the life of the enemy character 95 is at the maximum level at the start of the battle effect, and as shown in FIG. 3C, the battle effect is repeatedly hit. During the execution of the mode display, the operation-corresponding display that decreases in response to the attack from the ally character 94 in response to the operation of the push button 120 is performed. For example, the amount of reduction in which the life of the life display area 99 is reduced by one attack is defined as "white <blue <red".

By the end of the battle effect, as shown in FIG. 3 (D), when the life display in the life display area 99 reaches the lowest level (0), a victory display indicating that the ally character 94 has won (for example, "WIN"). , Etc.) is performed, and the jackpot display result is displayed. On the other hand, if the life display in the life display area 99 does not reach the minimum level (0) by the end of the battle effect, a defeat display indicating that the ally character 94 has lost (for example, the display of the character "LOSE", etc.) ) Is performed, and the off-display result is displayed (not shown). At the time when such a victory display or a defeat display is executed, the variable display time has not yet ended, so the display result has not been determined, and the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 are completely displayed. The stop is not displayed, and the vehicle is temporarily stopped in a swinging manner. After that, at the end of the variable display time, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 are completely stopped and displayed, and the display result is confirmed.

The continuous striking operation effect is an effect of causing the player to repeatedly press the push button 120 (continuous operation), and as shown in FIG. 3C, each time the push button 120 is operated, the ally character 94 changes to the enemy character 95. It is an effect that can attack and reduce the life of the enemy character 95 whose level is displayed in the life display area 99. In the continuous hit operation production, the production is performed so that the degree of decrease in life at the time of one attack has a magnitude relationship of "white <blue <red". As a result, in the continuous striking operation effect, each time the push button 120 is operated, the continuous striking operation corresponding display is performed as the operation corresponding display corresponding to the operation. As a display corresponding to the continuous hit operation, the attack power icon 96 displayed at the bottom of the suggestion display area 960 is digested, and accordingly, the ally character 94 is displayed to attack the enemy character 95, and the digested attack is displayed. The life displayed in the life display area 99 is reduced to a different degree depending on the type of the force icon 96.

In the change-free operation effect, the effect pattern is not changed during the operation effect. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIGS. 3A to 3D, only the continuous striking operation effect is executed.

[Example of second operation production]
FIG. 4 is a display screen view of the effect display device 9 showing an example of a modified operation effect as a second operation effect. FIGS. 4 (A) to 4 (D) show an example of an image displayed by the effect display device 9 in the modified operation effect according to the passage of time. In FIGS. 4A to 4D, when the continuous striking operation effect is started first in the changed operation effect, and the continuous striking mode display and the continuous striking operation compatible display as shown in FIG. 3C are executed. The effect from the state where the specific attack power icon 96B is displayed is shown.

In the changed operation effect, the same effect as the changeless operation effect shown in FIGS. 3 (A) to 3 (C), that is, the continuous hit operation effect is the effect display device from the reach display mode to the elapse of a predetermined period. It is executed in 9. Then, when a predetermined period elapses after the reach display mode is set, the specific attack power icon 96B is displayed as shown in FIG. 4A.

As shown in FIG. 4 (A1), when the specific attack power icon 96B is digested (erased) in response to the operation of the push button 120 by the player during the predetermined operation valid period, FIG. As shown in 4 (B), an operation change preparation effect is performed in which a large notification image 110 including a character image such as "great chance" and a substantially elliptical character frame image is displayed as an operation change preparation display. ..

The operation change preparation display is a display that makes it possible to secure a preparation period for changing the operation mode of the push button 120 by the player from the continuous hit operation in the continuous hit operation effect to the single hit operation in the subsequent blow operation effect. Therefore, it is performed by using the notification image 110 that notifies the player that an opportunity has arrived, such as "great chance".

After the operation change preparation display shown in FIG. 4 (B) is executed for a predetermined period (for example, 1 to 2 seconds or the like), the blow mode display shown in FIG. 4 (C) is executed. When the blow mode display is executed, as shown in FIG. 4C, an image of the button icon 98 imitating the push button 120 is displayed as an operation promotion effect for promoting the operation of the push button 120 by the player. At the same time, a blow suggestion image 98B is displayed, which is composed of the characters "decide with a single blow" corresponding to the button icon 98 and suggests a blow operation.

The one-shot operation effect is an effect that causes the player to operate the push button 120 only once (one-shot operation) during a predetermined operation valid period, and as shown in FIGS. 4 (C) and 4 (D), the operation is effective. When the push button 120 is operated once during the period, the one-shot operation correspondence display is performed as the operation correspondence display corresponding to the operation. The display corresponding to the one-shot operation is either a display in which the life of the enemy character 95 whose level is displayed in the life display area 99 is reduced to "0" or a display in which the life is not reduced to "0". Is performed. When the variable display result becomes a big hit display result, the display which reduces the life to "0" is executed, and when the variable display result becomes the off display result, the display which does not reduce the life to "0" is executed.

In the one-shot operation effect, as shown in FIG. 4 (D) by the one-shot operation correspondence display, when the life display in the life display area 99 reaches the lowest level (0), the victory display indicating that the ally character 94 has won ( (Display of the character "WIN", etc.) is performed, and the jackpot display result is displayed. On the other hand, in the one-shot operation effect, if the life display in the life display area 99 does not reach the minimum level (0) due to the one-shot operation correspondence display, the defeat display (character "LOSE") indicating that the ally character 94 has lost. Display, etc.) is performed, and the off-display result is displayed (not shown). At the time when such a victory display or a defeat display is executed, the variable display time has not yet ended, so the display result has not been determined, and the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 are completely displayed. The stop is not displayed, and the vehicle is temporarily stopped in a swinging manner. After that, at the end of the variable display time, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 91 to 93 are completely stopped and displayed, and the display result is confirmed.

In the operation effect with change, the effect pattern is changed from the continuous hit operation effect to the one-shot operation effect in the middle of the operation effect. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D, the continuous hit operation effect is executed. After that, a blow operation effect is executed. In the operation effect with change, the motion effect can be changed from the continuous hit operation effect which is the first operation effect to the one-shot operation effect which is the second operation effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the operation effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 (A), (A1), (B), and (C), the operation effect is changed from the continuous hit operation effect to the one-shot operation effect in response to the detection of the player's operation. Since the motion effect can be changed from the first motion effect to the second motion effect so as to be possible, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game with respect to the motion effect by changing the motion effect.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C, after executing the operation change preparation effect for displaying the notification image 110 as the operation change preparation display, the continuous striking operation in which the operation effect is the first operation effect. By being able to change from the effect to the one-shot operation effect, which is a two-action effect, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the change in the action effect.

Further, as the motion effect, in addition to the modified operation effect as shown in FIG. 4, the modified non-operation effect as shown in FIG. 3 can be executed, so that a pattern for ending the motion effect without changing the motion effect can be executed. Therefore, when the motion effect is executed, it is possible to expect the possibility that the motion effect will be changed until the end of the execution period of the motion effect.

[Example of 1st and 2nd operation production timing]
FIG. 5 is a timing chart showing a comparison of the production contents of the modified operation effect and the modified non-operation effect. FIG. 5A shows the progress of the variable display. FIG. 5B shows the progress state of the changed operation effect. FIG. 5C shows the progress state of the change-free operation effect.

As shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, in each of the modified operation effect and the modified non-operation effect, the pre-display is executed over the period T1 at the start of the display in the reach display mode. Then, when the period T1 ends, as shown in FIGS. 5 (B) and 5 (C), the modified operation effect and the change non-operation effect are shown in FIGS. 3 (C) and 4 (A), respectively. As described above, as the continuous striking operation effect (first operation effect), the execution of the continuous striking mode display and the continuous striking operation corresponding display is started.

As shown in FIG. 5C, in the case of the change-free operation effect, the operation valid period is set and the continuous hit mode display and the continuous hit operation compatible display continue to be executed over the period T5 until the variable display ends. After that, the victory display or the defeat display as shown in FIG. 3D is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the case of the operation effect with change, the operation validity period is set for a period T2 shorter than the period T5 in the operation effect without change, and the continuous stroke mode display and the continuous stroke operation are supported. Execution with the display is possible. In the case of the change no operation effect, when a predetermined period elapses from the reach display mode, the display of the specific attack power icon 96B is started as shown in FIG. 4 (A), and the push that digests the specific attack power icon 96B is started. When the button 120 is operated, the operation change preparation display is executed over the period T3 as shown in FIG. 4 (B).

As shown in FIG. 5 (B), when the operation change preparation display period T3 ends, in the case of the changed operation effect, the one-shot mode display and the one-shot operation correspondence display are executed as the one-shot operation effect (second operation effect). Is started. Then, after the operation valid period is set over the period T4 until the variable display ends and the one-shot operation effect (second operation effect) is continued to be executed, the one-shot mode display and the one-shot operation correspondence display are continued. The victory display or the defeat display as shown in FIG. 4D is executed.

[Operation effect processing for 1st and 2nd operation effects]
Next, the operation effect processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 for performing the operation effect including the change-free operation effect and the changed operation effect shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation effect processing. The operation effect process of FIG. 6 is a process included in the above-mentioned effect control process process.

In the operation effect processing, first, it is determined whether or not the present is during the execution period of the operation effect including the changed non-operation effect and the changed operation effect (S1). In S1, based on the confirmation of the effect control command received at the start of the variation display and the time value of the variation display timer that measures the time from the start of the variation display, the present is as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is the execution period of the operation effect including the changeless operation effect and the changed operation effect.

When it is determined in S1 that the operation effect is not being executed, the current time is the start period of the operation effect as shown in the period T1 of FIG. 5 (before the execution of the continuous hit operation effect is started) based on the time value of the fluctuation display timer. It is determined whether or not it is (S2). When it is determined in S2 that it is the start period of the operation effect, the advance display as shown in FIG. 3A is executed (S3), and the process is ended. As a result, the pre-display is performed during the period T1 of FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2 that it is not the start period of the operation effect, it is based on the type of the operation effect currently being executed (the type of the operation effect with change and the operation effect without change) and the time value of the variable display timer. , It is determined whether or not the present is the execution period of the continuous hit mode display of the period T2 or the period T5 of FIG. 5 (S4).

When it is determined in S4 that it is the execution period of the continuous striking mode display, it is determined whether or not the operation effect currently being executed is a changed operation effect (S5). When it is determined in S5 that the operation effect is changed, the continuous striking mode display as shown in FIG. 4A is executed (S6), and the process proceeds to S12. As a result, in the changed operation effect, the continuous striking mode is displayed during the period T2 of FIG. 5 (B). In the continuous striking mode display executed in S6, as shown in FIGS. 4 (A), (A1) and 5 (B), the specific attack power icon 96B is displayed in the suggestion display area 960 after a predetermined time from the start of the continuous striking operation effect. Is displayed. In S6, since the specific attack power icon can be displayed after a predetermined time from the start of the continuous hit operation effect, the operation effect is changed from the continuous hit operation effect to the one-shot operation effect after a predetermined period from the start of the execution of the continuous hit operation effect. Since it is possible, the timing of changing the motion effect is interesting, and the change is unexpected. Therefore, the change in the motion effect can further improve the interest of the game.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S5 that the effect is not a changed operation effect, that is, when the effect is not changed, the continuous hit mode display as shown in FIGS. 3 (B) and 3 (C) is executed (S7) and S12. Proceed to. As a result, in the change-free operation effect, the continuous hit mode is displayed during the period T5 of FIG. 5 (C).

In S12, it is determined whether or not the operation of the push button 120 is detected based on the detection signal input from the push sensor 124 (S12). If it is determined in S12 that no operation has been detected, the process proceeds to S16. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation is detected in S12, a process of displaying the operation correspondence according to the type of the operation effect being executed (the type of the operation effect with change and the operation effect without change) is performed (S13). ).

When the process proceeds from S6 to S12, since the continuous striking mode display in the changed operation effect is being executed, the continuous striking operation correspondence display as shown in FIG. 4A is executed in S12 in response to the operation detection. As a result, in the changed operation effect, initially, for example, in response to the repeated hitting operation of the push button 120, the ally character 94 attacks the enemy character 95 to change the life display of the life display area 99. Is executed.

Further, when the process proceeds from S7 to S12, since the continuous hitting mode display in the change-free operation effect is being executed, the continuous hitting operation corresponding display as shown in FIG. 3C is executed in S13 in response to the operation detection. To. As a result, in the change-free operation effect, for example, in response to the continuous hit operation of the push button 120, the ally character 94 attacks the enemy character 95 to change the life display of the life display area 99. To. Then, at a predetermined timing immediately before the end of the variable display in which the change-free operation effect is executed, the life display of the life display area 99 is set to the lowest level (0) as a display corresponding to the continuous hit operation when the jackpot display result is obtained. Is performed, and when the result of the off display is obtained, the display for setting the life display of the life display area 99 to the lowest level (0) is not performed as the display corresponding to the repeated hit operation.

After S13, the operation detection determined in S12 is changed by determining whether or not the operation correspondence display corresponding to the digestion of the specific attack power icon 96B is executed in the immediately preceding S13. Yes The specific attack power icon is changed in the operation effect. It is determined whether or not it is an operation detection that digests 96B (S14). When it is determined in S14 that the operation detection does not digest the specific attack power icon 96B, the process proceeds to S16. On the other hand, when it is determined in S14 that the operation detection is to digest the specific attack power icon 96B, the execution period T2 of the continuous hit mode display in the changed operation effect is ended (S15), and the process proceeds to S16. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 4 (A1), (B) and 5 (B), the continuous hit mode display in the changed operation effect ends.

When it is determined in S4 above that it is not the execution period of the continuous hit mode display, the type of the operation effect currently being executed (the type of the operation effect with change and the operation effect without change) and the time value of the variable display timer are set. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the present is the execution period of the operation change preparation display of the period T3 of FIG. 5 (B) (S8). When it is determined in S8 that the operation change preparation display is in the execution period, the operation change preparation display as shown in FIG. 4B is performed (S9), and the process proceeds to S10. As a result, in the operation change effect with change, the operation change preparation display is performed during the period T3 of FIG. 5 (B).

When it is determined in S8 above that it is not the execution period of the operation change preparation display, the type of the operation effect currently being executed (the type of the operation effect with change and the operation effect without change) and the time value of the variable display timer are displayed. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the current period is the execution period of the blow mode display of the period T4 in FIG. 5 (B) (S10). When it is determined in S10 that the execution period of the one-shot mode display is reached, the one-shot mode display as shown in FIG. 4C is performed (S11), and the process proceeds to S12. As a result, in the changed operation effect, the blow mode is displayed during the period T4 of FIG. 5 (B).

When the process proceeds from S11 to S12, the life of the life display area 99 is displayed as the operation corresponding display executed in S13 when it is determined that the operation is detected in S12, and as the one-shot operation corresponding display when the jackpot display result is obtained. The display is performed to set the display to the lowest level (0) at once, and when the display result is off, the life display of the life display area 99 is not displayed to be set to the lowest level (0) at once as a display corresponding to a blow operation.

When it is determined in S10 above that it is not the execution period of the blow mode display, it is determined whether or not the current time is the end of the operation effect based on the timed value of the fluctuation display timer (S16). When it is determined in S16 that it is not the end of the operation effect, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S16 that the operation effect is finished, the operation effect end process is executed (S17), and the process is terminated. In the processing at the end of the operation effect in S17, for example, when the jackpot display result is obtained, the win display as shown in FIGS. 3 (D) and 4 (D) is executed, and when the result is the off display result, as described above. A process of displaying an image defined as an image to be displayed at the end of an operation effect such as a process of executing a defeat display is performed according to a variable display result.

In the above-described embodiment, as the detection means capable of detecting the operation (operation) 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 detection means such as a tilt direction sensor unit for detecting the operation of the stick controller by the player may be used as the detection means capable of detecting the movement of the player. 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.

The following is a list of modified examples relating to the detection of the player's motion in the effect control relating to the motion effect in the reach state described above. Specifically, even when one motion of the player is continuously detected by the motion detection means such as the push sensor 124 during the detection valid period, the motion of the player is detected a plurality of times in succession. As an example, various configurations will be described when an automatic continuous striking function (automatic continuous striking function) capable of executing an operation effect such as an attack display in a battle effect is provided.

The automatic continuous striking function is, for example, as a function of the effect control microcomputer 100, based on the fact that the long press operation of the push button 120 is continued for a first period such as 4 seconds. It is a function that starts detection of operations, counts the number of operations one by one every time a third period such as 1.0 second elapses, and detects as if the push button 120 is repeatedly hit. is there.

[First variant of detecting player movement]
As a first modification, when the automatic continuous striking function (automatic continuous striking function) is provided and the motion detecting means continuously detects one motion of the player before the detection valid period, An example will be described in which an invalidation means for invalidating the detection of the operation is further provided.

In the first modification, when the automatic continuous striking function is provided in the effect control microcomputer 100, the motion detecting means continuously detects the motion of the player's push button 120 before the detection valid period. In that case, the invalidation process for executing the control for invalidating the detection of the operation is executed. If such control is performed, it is possible to appropriately encourage the player to participate in the predetermined production.

[Second variant of detecting player movement]
As a second modification, when the automatic continuous hitting function (automatic continuous hitting function) is provided, it is possible to set whether or not to detect that the player is continuously performing a plurality of movements (setting). An example of further providing setting means such as setting on the menu screen will be described.

In the second modification, when the effect control microcomputer 100 is provided with the auto-repeated hitting function, the auto-repeated hitting function is performed during a period during which the effect symbol is not being displayed, such as a period during which the customer waiting demonstration is being displayed. Makes it possible to execute a setting process that enables setting whether to enable or disable. If such a setting is possible, it is possible to prevent the detection that the player is performing a plurality of times in succession at an unintended timing, and to reduce the interest in the game. Can be deterred.

[Third variant regarding detection of player movement]
As a third modification, when the automatic continuous striking function (automatic continuous striking function) is provided and one movement of the player is continuously detected during the detection valid period, the movement is continuously performed at different intervals depending on the situation. An example will be described in which it is assumed that the movements of the player are detected a plurality of times.

In the third modification, when the automatic continuous hitting function is used in the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, when the operation effect A and the operation effect B having different effect contents can be selectively executed, the operation effect A During execution, it is treated as if the number of operations by the push button 120 is increased by 1 every 1.0 seconds during detection by automatic repeated hits, and 0 during detection by automatic repeated hits during operation effect B. . Every time 5 seconds elapse, the process of treating as if the number of operations by the push button 120 is increased by 1 is executed. By performing such processing, it is possible to produce an operation according to the situation.

[Fourth variant related to detection of player movement]
As a fourth modification, when the automatic continuous striking function (automatic continuous striking function) is provided, a determination means for determining whether or not the player's motion is detected by the motion detecting means is further provided when the fluctuation display is not in progress. , Explain an example in which the determination means does not determine that the player's movements are continuously performed a plurality of times even when one of the player's movements is continuously performed. To do.

In the fourth modification, when the automatic continuous hitting function is used in the effect control microcomputer 100, in a configuration in which the automatic continuous hitting function can be enabled or disabled, for example, the automatic continuous hitting function is enabled or disabled again. When setting the above, once the push button 120 is operated to enable or disable the auto repeated hit function, the operation of the push button 120 is temporarily stopped, and if the push button 120 is not operated again, the auto is performed again. Executes control that restricts the switching of the function of repeated hits from being enabled or disabled. By performing such control, it is possible to prevent detection of an unintended operation.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in FIGS. 4 (A) to 4 (D), in the changed operation effect, the motion effect can be changed from the continuous hit operation effect which is the first operation effect to the one-shot operation effect which is the second operation effect. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in terms of motion production.

(2) As shown in the suggestion display area 960 of FIGS. 3 and 4, in the pre-display and the continuous hit mode display, the suggestion suggesting the attack power of the attack effect by the color and shape of the attack power icon 96 in the suggestion display area 960. By displaying the display, the type of attack effect can be recognized by the player in advance, so that the interest of the game can be further improved with respect to the motion effect.

(3) In the pre-display of FIG. 3A, the suggestion display suggests the attack power of the attack effect for a plurality of times by the color and shape of the attack power icon 96 in the suggestion display area 960, thereby performing the attack effect. The type of the icon can be recognized by the player in advance, and the interest of the game can be further improved in terms of motion production.

(4) As shown in FIGS. 4 (A), (A1), (B), and (C), the operation effect is changed from the continuous hit operation effect to the one-shot operation effect according to the detection of the player's operation. Since the motion effect can be changed from the first motion effect to the second motion effect so as to be changeable, it is possible to further improve the interest of the game with respect to the motion effect by changing the motion effect.

(5) As shown in FIG. 5B, since the specific attack power icon can be displayed after a predetermined time from the start of the continuous striking operation effect according to S6 of FIG. 6, a predetermined period from the start of the execution of the continuous striking operation effect. Since it is possible to change the motion effect from the continuous hit operation effect to the one-shot operation effect, it will be interesting at the time of changing the operation effect, and the change will be unexpected, so the change in the operation effect will make the game more interesting. It can be further improved.

(6) Further, as shown in FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C, after the operation change preparation effect for displaying the notification image 110 as the operation change preparation display is executed, the operation effect is the first operation effect. By being able to change from a certain continuous hit operation effect to a one-shot operation effect which is a two-action effect, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by the change in the action effect.

(7) Further, as the motion effect, in addition to the modified operation effect as shown in FIG. 4, the modified non-operation effect as shown in FIG. 3 can be executed. Therefore, the pattern for ending the motion effect without changing the motion effect. When the motion effect is executed, it is possible to expect the possibility that the motion effect will be changed until the end of the execution period of the motion effect.

(8) As shown in the first modification regarding the detection of the player's motion, when the automatic continuous striking function is provided, the motion of the player's push button 120 is continuously detected before the detection valid period. In that case, it is possible to appropriately encourage the player to participate in the predetermined effect by executing the control that invalidates the detection of the motion.

(9) As shown in the second modification regarding the detection of the player's motion, when the auto-continuous striking function is provided, whether to enable or disable the auto-continuous striking function during the period when the fluctuation display of the effect symbol is not displayed. By enabling the setting of, it is possible to prevent the detection as if the player's movements are being performed a plurality of times in succession at an unintended timing, and to reduce the interest in the game. It can be deterred.

(10) As shown in the third modification regarding the detection of the player's motion, when the automatic continuous striking function is provided, the player's motion is continuously detected at different intervals depending on the situation. By doing so, it is possible to perform an operation effect according to the situation.

(11) As shown in the fourth modification regarding the detection of the player's motion, when the auto continuous striking function is provided, after switching the enable or disable of the auto continuous striking function, the operation of the push button 120 is temporarily stopped. If the push button 120 is not operated again, it is possible to prevent the detection of an unintended operation by restricting the automatic continuous striking function from being enabled or disabled again.

[Other variants]
Next, other modification examples and feature points are listed below.

(1) In the attack power icons 96 displayed in a plurality of suggestion display areas 960, a jackpot confirmation icon as an icon suggesting information that can identify that the jackpot has been confirmed may be displayed. When such a jackpot confirmation icon is displayed, the operation pattern used for the effect is developed (branched) into an effect different from the above-mentioned modified non-operation effect and changed operation effect, so that the developed effect is executed. May be good. Further, when such a jackpot confirmation icon is displayed, the continuous hit operation effect may be terminated when the jackpot confirmation icon is digested by the operation, or the continuous hit operation effect may be completed after the jackpot confirmation icon is digested by the operation. The continuous striking operation effect may be continued until the period ends.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the motion effect is changed from the continuous hit operation effect to the one-shot operation effect on condition that one specific attack power icon 96B is digested by the operation. Not limited to, multiple specific attack power icons 96B can be displayed, and the operation effect is changed from the continuous hit operation effect to the one-shot operation effect on condition that the plurality of specific attack power icons 96B are digested by the operation. It may be.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, after the multiple attack power icons 96 displayed in the suggestion display area 960 are displayed, until they are digested according to the operation, such as "white, blue, red, ☆". You may create an effect that changes the color and shape of the initially displayed state. For example, the icon that was initially displayed in "white" may be changed to "red" in the middle, or the basic attack icon 96A that was initially displayed in a circle such as "white" may be changed to a special "☆" shape in the middle. It may be changed to the attack icon 96B.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, "white, blue, red, ☆" is operated after the multiple attack power icons 96 displayed in the suggestion display area 960 are displayed and before they are digested according to the operation. By vibrating the push button 120 (adding a vibration function) when it is digested according to the above, the magnitude of the jackpot expectation may be suggested depending on whether or not it vibrates. For example, when the push button 120 vibrates, the expectation of a big hit may be higher than when the push button 120 does not vibrate. In addition, the strength of vibration when the push button 120 is vibrated can be switched in multiple stages. For example, if the basic attack icon 96A is "red", it is vibrated with weak vibration, and a special "☆" shape is used. If the attack icon 96B is used, it may be vibrated by strong vibration.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the push button 120 has a structure capable of emitting light in any of a plurality of colors (a structure having a built-in light emitting device), and a plurality of attack power icons 96 displayed in the suggestion display area 960 are displayed. The color of the push button 120 changes to the same color as the icon when "white, blue, red, ☆" is digested according to the operation after it is done and before it is digested according to the operation. You may let it. Further, for the special attack icon 96B having a “☆” shape, the color of the push button 120 may be changed to a special color such as rainbow color.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the motion effect is changed once on condition that one specific attack power icon 96B is digested by the operation, but the present invention is not limited to this. The specific attack power icon 96B can be displayed, and each time one specific attack power icon 96 is digested by an operation among a plurality of specific attack power icons 96, the operation effect is changed to a different type (different operation pattern). You may do so.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a plurality of types of attack power icons are provided as the basic attack power icon 96A is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the basic attack power icon 96A, only one type of icon having the same attack power may be used.

(8) The action effect that performs a predetermined action each time the player's operation is detected is not the attack effect described above, but a car race effect (a big hit if the car on which the ally character is in the first place is the first place). In the production, etc.), other effects such as an effect of accelerating the speed of the car on which the ally character A is riding may be executed. That is, the action effect may be any effect as long as it performs a predetermined action according to the action each time the player's action is detected by the action detection means. An icon or the like indicating acceleration may be used as a suggestion display suggesting the type of action effect in the effect of such an automatic race.

(9) In the attack power icons 96 displayed in a plurality of suggestion display areas 960, a jackpot confirmation icon as an icon suggesting information that can identify that the jackpot has been confirmed may be displayed. When such a jackpot confirmation icon is displayed, the operation pattern used for the effect is developed (branched) into an effect different from the above-mentioned modified non-operation effect and changed operation effect, so that the developed effect is executed. May be good. Further, when such a jackpot confirmation icon is displayed, the continuous hit operation effect may be terminated when the jackpot confirmation icon is digested by the operation, or the continuous hit operation effect may be completed after the jackpot confirmation icon is digested by the operation. The continuous striking operation effect may be continued until the period ends.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the type of operation effect is always changed when the specific attack power icon 96B is digested by the operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the specific attack power icon 96B is digested by the operation, the type of the operation effect may not be changed at a predetermined ratio (for example, 10% or the like).

(11) In the above-described embodiment, the continuous hit operation effect is shown as the first action effect, and the blow operation effect is shown as the second action effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the blow operation effect is used as the first action effect. The motion effect may be changed so that the continuous hit operation effect is executed as the second motion effect when the blow operation effect is deviated.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the type of the motion effect is changed according to the operation (motion) detection of the player for the motion effect executed in the reach state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of the motion effect may be changed according to the operation (motion) detection of the player for the motion effect executed in a state other than the reach state.

(13) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, an example is shown in which the length of the effect period is the same between the effect with change operation and the effect without change operation. However, not limited to this, the effect period may be different between the modified operation effect and the changeless operation effect (for example, the modified operation effect has a longer effect period than the modified non-operation effect). You may do so).

(14) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, an example in which only one type of modified operation effect is provided is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types of modified operation effect are provided for the effect. The selection ratio may be set so that the degree of expectation of a big hit differs depending on the type. In that case, basically, the length of the production period may be the same regardless of the expectation of the big hit, and the length of the production period may be different depending on the expectation of the big hit (for example). The production period becomes longer as the expectation of a big hit increases).

(15) In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the above-described embodiment is not limited to this, and for example, a game with a predetermined number of balls. The balls are circulated inside the game machine, and the rented balls lent out in response to the player's request for renting and the number of prize balls given according to the winning are added, while the game used for the game. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed gaming machine in which the number of balls is subtracted and stored. Further, in the above-described embodiment, medals are inserted to set a predetermined number of bets, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the symbols are rotated according to the operation of the stop button by the player. If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the player is stopped, it may be applied to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. As described above, the above-described embodiment may be applied to any game machine as long as it is a game machine capable of playing a game.

(16) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, an example in which the strength of the attack power is suggested by the color is shown as the attack power icon 96, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of 96, you may display multiple types of attacking items such as knives, pistols, and rifles. In that case, the strength of the attack power is suggested by the type of item.

(17) As an advantageous state advantageous for the player, the jackpot gaming state has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and in addition to the jackpot gaming state described above, a high probability state (probability variation state), a time saving state, and a time saving state, and Other favorable conditions, such as high base conditions, may be included.

(18) It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not considered to be 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, 120 push buttons, 124 push sensors, 100 production control microcomputer, 96B specific attack power icon, 94 ally character, 95 enemy character, 96 attack power icon.

Claims (1)

It is a game machine that can play games
Motion detection means to detect the player's motion,
Equipped with a production execution means that can execute the production,
The effect executing means is
A motion effect executing means capable of executing a motion effect corresponding to the player's motion detected by the motion detecting means, and an motion effect executing means.
Including a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect ,
The motion effect executing means is the motion of the player detected by the motion detecting means during the execution of the first motion effect that can proceed based on the motion of the player being detected a plurality of times by the motion detecting means. depending on the specific condition is satisfied based on, exit the first operation effect running before Symbol activity detector second possible proceeds based on the operation of the player has been detected once by It is possible to perform motion effects,
The suggestion effect executing means determines the type of action effect to be executed among a plurality of types of action effects executed each time the player's motion is detected by the motion detection means during the execution of the first motion effect. It is suggested that the first suggestion effect that can be suggested in advance and the specific condition are satisfied based on the motion before the player's motion that the specific condition is to be satisfied is detected by the motion detection means. executable der and the second suggested directing, the that is,
The effect executing means is
A first effect pattern in which the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect are executed during the execution of the first action effect, and then the second action effect is executed,
Even if the movement of the player is detected by the motion detecting means while the first suggestion effect is executed during the execution of the first motion effect, the second suggestion effect is not executed, and then the second suggestion effect is not executed. A game machine capable of executing the effect by the second effect pattern that does not execute the second operation effect .

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