JP6969947B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As the gaming machine, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine in which the effect state (level gauge 93) can be changed toward a specific state (maximum level) at a plurality of timings in a predetermined period.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-208496

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, for example, the effect state changes only based on the movement of the player (operation of making the game ball win a prize in the large winning opening, and repeated pressing of operation buttons), and the effect state changes. However, it was monotonous and the improvement of the interest of the game was not enough.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having an improved interest in gaming with respect to a production state.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is
A gaming machine capable of executing variable display (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player (for example, push button 31B, etc.) and
When the effect state (for example, meter image 60AK002, etc.) changes to a specific state (for example, the meter is full (FIG. 8-10 (E)), etc.), the first specific effect (for example, Super Reach A) is changed. A specific effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) that executes any of the specific effect of the second specific effect (for example, Super Reach B) which is more advantageous than the first specific effect. Equipped with
The effect state can be changed toward the specific state at a plurality of timings (for example, first timing to fourth timing) within a predetermined period within the execution period of one variable display, and the detection means can be used. A first change pattern that changes based on the detection of the player's movement (for example, an operation system effect) and a second change pattern that changes regardless of the detection of the player's movement by the detection means (for example). , Non-operational effects, etc.) and can be changed (Fig. 8-6, Fig. 8-9, Fig. 8-10, etc.),
The degree of change in the effect state differs between the first change pattern and the second change pattern (for example, in the operation system effect, there is a point addition of 10 points or more, and in the non-operation system effect, 5 points are added. Such),
When the effect state changes in the first change pattern, a promotion effect that promotes the movement of the player (for example, an image of "press repeatedly!", An image of "press!", And a button image 60AK005 are displayed (FIG. 8). -9, FIG. 8-10), etc.) are further provided with a promotion effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12).
There are multiple types of promotion effects,
The promotion effect executing means has different types of promotion effects (for example, "small button repeated hits", "medium buttons", and "large buttons" executed at different timings at at least two of the plurality of timings. It is possible to execute (such as changing the mode of the button image 60AK005).
The degree of change in the effect state that changes in the first change pattern differs depending on which type of the promotion effect is being executed and the movement of the player is detected by the detection means.
The number of changes in the effect state is set to one of a plurality of types of changes at a rate different depending on which of the first specific effect and the second specific effect is executed (FIG. 8-12, etc.). ,
Further provided with a special effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12) for executing a special effect (for example, a meter suggestion effect) using the detection means before shifting to the predetermined period.
The rate of transition to the predetermined period differs depending on whether or not the special effect is executed (for example, FIG. 8-5).
(1) In order to achieve the above objectives, other gaming machines
A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player (for example, push button 31B, etc.) and
When the effect state (for example, meter image 60AK002, etc.) changes to a specific state (for example, the meter is full (FIG. 8-10 (E)), etc.), the specific effect (for example, Super Reach B, etc.) A specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) for executing the above.
The effect state can be changed toward the specific state at a plurality of timings (for example, first timing to fourth timing) in a predetermined period, and the movement of the player is detected by the detection means. A first change pattern that changes based on (for example, an operation system effect) and a second change pattern that changes regardless of the detection of the player's movement by the detection means (for example, a non-operation system effect). It is variable (Fig. 8-6, Fig. 8-9, Fig. 8-10, etc.)
The amount of change in the effect state differs between the first change pattern and the second change pattern (for example, in the operation system effect, there is a point addition of 10 points or more, and in the non-operation system effect, 5 points are added. Such).

According to such a configuration, a pattern that does not depend on the movement of the player is prepared as a change pattern of the effect state, and the amount of change of the effect state is made different according to the change pattern, so that the change of the effect state is diversified. It is possible to improve the interest of the game in terms of the production state.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above
The first change pattern has a larger amount of change in the effect state than the second change pattern (for example, in the operation system effect, there is a point addition of 10 points or more, and in the non-operation system effect, 5 points are pointed. Addition, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the player's motivation to operate can be increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above
When the effect state changes in the first change pattern, a promotion effect that promotes the movement of the player (for example, an image of "press repeatedly!", An image of "press!", And a button image 60AK005 are displayed (FIG. 8). -9, FIG. 8-10), etc.) are further provided with a promotion effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12).
The promotion effect execution means is a button image for different promotion effects (for example, "small button repeated hits", "medium button", and "large button" executed at different timings at least two of the plurality of timings. It is possible to execute (such as changing the aspect of 60AK005).
The amount of change in the effect state is different for each of the different promotion effects (for example, "small button repeated hits" adds 10 points, "medium button" adds 35 points, etc., "large button" adds 50 points, etc. ),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the movement by the player is promoted by the promotion effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In any of the above-mentioned gaming machines (1) to (3),
Further equipped with a special effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12) for executing a special effect (for example, a battle effect in which an ally character 60AK003 and an enemy character 60AK004 fight).
When the effect state changes in the second change pattern, it changes according to the progress of the special effect (for example, points are gradually accumulated according to the progress of the battle effect).
The special effect can notify the amount of change when the effect state changes (for example, an image that notifies an addition point such as "+ 5Pt!").
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide the player with information on the production state, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
Further provided with a special effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12) for executing a special effect (for example, a meter suggestion effect) using the detection means before shifting to the predetermined period.
Depending on whether or not the special effect is executed, the rate of transition to the predetermined period differs (for example, FIG. 8-5).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the player pays attention even before a predetermined period, and the interest of the game is improved.

(6) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
Further, a specific display means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) for displaying a specific display (for example, button image 60AK005 or the like) corresponding to the detection means is further provided.
As the specific display, a first specific display (for example, a medium-sized button image 60AK005) and a second specific display (for example, a large-sized button image 60AK005) that are more advantageous to the player than the first specific display are used. ) And, there is
The specific display is performed by executing an action effect that acts on the first specific display (for example, an effect that the star image 60AK009 acts on the medium-sized button image 60AK005 (FIG. 8-10 (C))). It is possible to change to the second specific display (for example, the button image 60AK005 is changed to a large size by the action of the star image 60AK009).
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, the effect of directing is improved and the interest of the game is improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a figure which shows the main fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the meter effect, the meter suggestion effect, the normal reach, the super reach A, the execution period of super reach B, and the like. It is a figure which shows the time-series position of the 1st timing to the 4th timing in a meter effect. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the execution decision example of the meter suggestion effect. It is a figure which shows the content of the execution pattern of a meter effect, the decision ratio, and the like. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a figure which shows the time-series relationship between the operation timing in the 1st timing to the 4th timing, and the subsequent production. It is a figure which shows the effect screen example of the meter effect. It is a figure which shows the effect screen example of the meter effect. It is a figure which shows the effect screen example of the meter suggestion effect. This is an example of determining the number of change timings of the meter effect according to the modified example. It is a figure which shows the effect screen example which concerns on the modification. It is a figure which shows the effect screen example which concerns on the modification. It is a figure which shows the effect screen example which concerns on the modification.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting the game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device into the game area.

A variable display (also referred to as a special figure game) of a special symbol (also referred to as a special figure) as a plurality of types of special identification information is displayed at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of 7-segment LEDs and the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Variations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged / reduced. It should be noted that the fluctuation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinking and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as variable display or variable.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be only one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), or the like, and displays various effects images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, a decorative symbol (a symbol indicating a number or the like) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbol is synchronized with the first special figure game or the second special figure game. Is variablely displayed. Here, in synchronization with the first special figure game or the second special figure game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Direction scroll display and update display). It should be noted that the special figure game and the variable display of decorative symbols executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

On the screen of the image display device 5, a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display in which execution is suspended or an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed may be provided. Hold display and active display are collectively referred to as variable display compatible display corresponding to variable display.

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of hold storages. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as a total reserved storage number.

Further, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A has the number of LEDs lit. The first hold storage number is displayed, and the second hold display 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening in which a game ball is always kept in a constant open state in which a game ball can enter by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the first special figure game may be started.

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls may be paid out and the second special figure game may be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between the closed state and the open state, and is not limited to the one provided with the electric tulip type accessory.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four locations on the lower left and right sides of the game area), a general winning opening 10 that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big winning door (for special electric accessory) is off, the big winning door closes the big winning door and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball can easily enter the large winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as "winning". In particular, winning a prize at the starting opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of an ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. An ordinary symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

A passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the image display device 5. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the normal drawing game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a gaming effect lamp 9 for gaming effects is provided around the gaming area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (not shown in FIG. 1), a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the game ball toward the game area by the striking ball launching device is provided.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) is provided, in which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

A stick controller 31A that can be grasped and tilted by the player is attached to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed and operated by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation for the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the pachinko game machine 1 by the player to the ball striking operation handle 30. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during the execution of the previous normal map game (when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 but the normal map game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The normal map game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than a normal symbol (a normal symbol lost symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "normal symbol lost". When it becomes "per-normal", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed, or during the period controlled by the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (starting prize has occurred). If the special figure game based on the start prize cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes "big hit" and the jackpot symbol. If a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol, for example, "2") different from the above is stopped and displayed, it becomes "small hit". Further, if a special symbol (missing symbol, for example, "-") different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing".

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes "small hit", it is controlled to the small hit game state.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is open in this way is called a round (round game). In the big hit game state, the round can be repeatedly executed until the predetermined upper limit number (15 times or 2 times) is reached.

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A big hit type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit gaming state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc., which will be described later) are prepared, and the big hit is made according to these. The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained and a big hit type in which a small number of prize balls or almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

In the small hit game state, the large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the opening mode similar to the big hit game state in some big hit types (the number of times the big winning opening is opened is the same as the number of rounds above, and the closing timing of the big winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the big winning opening is opened. As with the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the "small hit".

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened from the normal state. In the time-saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probabilistic state (probability fluctuation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability change control in which the probability that the display result becomes a "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probabilistic state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and the “big hit” is likely to occur, which is a more advantageous state for the player.

The time saving state and the probabilistic change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state that is advantageous for the player, a time saving state, and a probability change state, and the display result in the normal figure game is "normal figure hit". The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on, such as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as when the process was not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time reduction control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time reduction control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in a time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in a probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in a normal state. The high-accuracy state and the low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the display result of the special figure game becomes "small hit" (however, "small hit" occurs. If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times in the above number of times cut, the game state is naturally changed). In addition, it is not necessary that there is no "small hit" as the display result of the special figure game.

The gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big winning opening) during the big hit game state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to a probable change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or a game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) which is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may become a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is an aspect that is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach effects include, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is derived as a display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration). The display result of the variable display of the symbol is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, "7") are all stopped and displayed on predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". ..

In the case of "probability change jackpot" which is controlled to the probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7" etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and the probability change state is changed after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be stopped and displayed. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability pattern becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", the fixed decorative symbol (for example, "for example,") which is a predetermined small hit combination as the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5. 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of the big hit game state in the same mode as the small hit game state), and when it becomes "small hit". , A common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "missing", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a definite decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach loss") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach loss"). In addition, when the display result is "missing", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol becomes the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination ("reach loss") that is not a big hit combination. The confirmed decorative symbol (also referred to as) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "reach loss").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution, and a look-ahead advance notice effect that announces the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the look-ahead notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (holding display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is pseudo-like a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed. Further, even during the small hit game state, the small hit medium effect for notifying the small hit game state is executed. It should be noted that the big hit game during the small hit game state and in some big hit types (the big hit type of the big hit game state having the same aspect as the small hit game state, for example, the big hit type in which the subsequent game state is a highly accurate state). By executing a common effect depending on the state, the player may not know whether the current state is in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high probability state and the low probability state. You may.

Further, for example, when a special figure game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demo effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is a progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 performs a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing the program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as a fluctuation pattern described later, an effect control command described later, and various tables referred to when making various decisions described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped in part or in whole. Note that all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded into the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random numbers (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game. The game random number may be one that is updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (one that is updated by software).

The I / O 105 has, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It includes an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). It takes in a detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering and transmits it to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 transfers a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) to the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for a prize-winning door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, display results of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of the winning, the number of reserved memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

The effect control CPU 120 is a process for executing an effect together with the display control unit 123 by executing a program stored in the ROM 121 (a process for realizing the above-mentioned function of the effect control board 12, and is an effect to be executed). (Including the decision etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 are used, and the RAM 122 is used as the main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes the effect based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 supplies the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120, so that the effect image is displayed on the image display device 5. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the voice control board 13 in order to output sound synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or, a lamp signal (a signal for designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit for driving the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the voice designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let me.

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a mode designated by the lamp signal. do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the audio output and the lighting / extinguishing of the lamp.

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 counts updatable numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. Consists of including the output port of.

Boards other than the main board 11, such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14, are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the gaming control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes a stack pointer setting, a register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), a parallel input / output port, etc.), a setting for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is ON (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). Upon receiving the effect control command, the effect control CPU 120 displays a screen for notifying, for example, that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized in the image display device 5.

If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether or not the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power failure), the CPU 103 executes a power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up to the RAM 102, a process of protecting the data of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes addition of an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for advancing the game (including various flags, various timer states, etc.), as well as the state of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (used by using an error detection code) and determines whether or not the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined by the parity bit or the checksum whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data at the time when the power supply is stopped. When it is determined that these match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the recovery process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents (contents of the backed up data) of the RAM 102. As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is being changed, the change of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

Then, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing recovery from the power failure to the effect control board 12 (step S7). Along with this, an effect control command that specifies the game state before the power failure that is backed up, and an effect control that specifies the display result of the special figure game that is being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may want to send a command. For these commands, the same commands that are set to be transmitted in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power failure, the image display device 5, for example, notifies that the image display device 5 has recovered from the power failure or is recovering from the power failure. Display the screen to do so. The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After the restoration process or the initialization process is completed and the effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to enter the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined error processing on the main side, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information such as the number of times of winning and the probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of the probability change state) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the big hit game state and the small hit game state, control the game state, and the like (details are provided). See below).

Following the special symbol process process, the normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passage of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the normal figure hold display number 25C is turned on to display the normal figure hold storage number.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when a power failure occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, and the like may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes the command control process (step S27). The CPU 103 may send and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a control board on the sub side such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After the hold information and the number of hold storages are stored, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the look-ahead determination, etc. is made on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the reserved information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is set to "big hit" or "small hit" based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when the display result is set to "big hit". Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a definite special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. It should be noted that the special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

When making various decisions based on the random number value, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (a table in which the decision value to be compared with the random number value is assigned to the decision result) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this fluctuation pattern setting process, one of a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns is used by using a random value for determining the fluctuation pattern based on the pre-determination result of whether or not the display result is "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the process of determining. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special figure game (special figure fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the variable display mode of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol variation processing, the processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol are performed. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special symbol fluctuation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". If the display result is "missing", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0". When the display result is "small hit" or "missing", the game state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of cuts is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to open the big winning opening by starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit execution number of rounds are set according to which type of big hit. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this big hit post-opening process, there is a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds to be executed with the big winning opening open has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a big hit game state when the maximum number of executions has been reached. It includes the process of making settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The jackpot end process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect effect for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probable change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end process ends.

The small hit release preprocessing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting the large winning opening to be in the open state in the small hit game state based on the display result being "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing ends.

The small hit opening process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this small hit opening process, it is the timing to return the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening state of the big winning opening and the measured elapsed time. It includes a process to determine whether or not it is. When the large winning opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit game state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the processing during the small hit opening process ends.

The small hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. The small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit game state is executed has elapsed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hit end process ends.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses, based on the register setting of the CTC, for example. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and waits.

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI command). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are made. For example, the read effect control command may be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that which effect control command is received and the content specified by the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process process or the like. Turn on the provided receive flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitting body such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and a movable body 32. Controls are performed to operate various production devices such as the driving operation of the LED. Further, regarding the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process process in step S76, the effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by the software. After that, the process returns to the process of step S73. Other processes may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the look-ahead notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, setting, and the like for executing the look-ahead notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in, for example, the RAM 122.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for designating the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. And so on. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 is to be started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is terminated.

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, the mode thereof, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative symbol in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands (sound effect signals) to the voice control board 13, and commands (illuminated signals) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command for specifying the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command specifies the start of the big hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is set to "6". Update to. On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. In addition, when the reception waiting time for the command has elapsed without receiving the command specifying to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing". Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The small hit medium effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit medium effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set content. .. Further, in the small hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to the value corresponding to the small hit end effect in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the small hit game state. Update to a certain "5" and end the small hit medium production process.

The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the small hit end effect process is terminated.

The jackpot effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect process, for example, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to 7 ”and end the jackpot production process.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Run. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is terminated.

(Explanation of feature 60AK)
Next, the feature unit 60AK of the present embodiment will be described.

(Variation pattern)
In the feature unit 60AK, the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 8-1 is mainly used. Here, PA1-1, PA2-1, PA3-2-PA3-4 are prepared as fluctuation patterns at the time of loss. Further, PB3-2-2 to PB3-4 are prepared as a fluctuation pattern at the time of a big hit. In the feature unit 60AK, small hits and the like may be omitted.

PA1-1 and PA2-1 specify non-reach. PA2-1 is a pattern with shortening (a pattern selected during time reduction control) in which the special figure fluctuation time is shorter than usual (PA1-1). PA3-2-PA3-4 and PB3-2-PB3-4 specify reach. PA3-2 and PB3-2 specify normal reach (no development) as the reach effect to be executed at the time of reach, and PA3-3 and PB3-3 specify super reach A as the reach effect, and PA3-4 and PB3-3. 4 designates Super Reach B as a reach effect.

In the variation pattern setting process of step S111 of FIG. 5, the CPU 103 is drawn by a random number value for determining the variation pattern (one of the random numbers for the game) and a table for determining the variation pattern prepared in the ROM 101. The fluctuation pattern of the variable display of the special figure game to be executed is determined (selected) as one of the above fluctuation patterns. The rate of determination of the fluctuation pattern is set to increase in the order of PA1-1 or PA2-1 (selected only during time reduction control)> PA3-2> PA3-3> PA3-4 at the time of loss. .. At the time of big hit, it is set to increase in the order of PB3-4> PB3-3> PB3-2. The non-reach variation pattern (PA1-1 or PA2-1) is a definite loss. In addition, the jackpot expectation of the reach production is set higher in the order of super reach B> super reach A> normal reach (no development). Further, in the case of the time reduction control, PA2-1 having a short special map fluctuation time is likely to be selected, and the average special map fluctuation time is shorter than that in the case where the time reduction control is not performed. When the variation pattern is determined, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command (variation pattern designation command) for designating the determined variation pattern to the effect control board 12.

Although detailed processing will be described later, the effect control CPU 120 executes normal reach when the variation pattern designation command specifies variation pattern PA3-2 or PB3-2. When the variation pattern specification command specifies any of the variation patterns PA3-3, PB3-3, PA3-3, and PB3-3, the effect control CPU 120 executes the normal reach and then performs the normal reach A or the normal reach. Develop into B.

(Meter production and meter suggestion production)
As shown in FIG. 8-1, when developing from normal reach to super reach A or B (when the fluctuation pattern is any of PA3-3, PB3-3, PA3-3, PB3-3), a meter effect is produced. Is executed (FIGS. 8-2 (B) and (C)). The meter effect is executed as a part of the reach effect, and is an effect that fuels whether or not the super reach that develops from the normal reach becomes the super reach B. The meter effect is an effect of accumulating (adding) points (Pt) in the meter image 60AK002 (FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10) displayed on the image display device 5 (FIGS. 8-9, 8-10). See Figure 8-10). When the points are accumulated up to the upper limit (here, 100 Pt) and the meter image 60AK002 is full, the meter production is successful and the development to Super Reach B is made (FIG. 8-2 (B)). On the other hand, if the points are not accumulated up to the upper limit (here, 100 Pt) and the meter image 60AK002 is not full, the meter production fails and the development to Super Reach A is made (FIG. 8-2 (C)). Since Super Reach B has a higher expectation of a big hit, it is better for the player to succeed in the meter production. When the normal reach does not develop into the super reach (when the fluctuation pattern is PA3-2 or PB3-2), the meter effect is not executed (FIG. 8-2 (A)).

In this feature unit 60AK, a meter suggestion effect (FIG. 8-11) suggesting whether or not the meter effect is executed is also executed. Since the meter suggestion effect is executed at the time of normal reach execution, it can be executed even when there is no development to super reach (Fig. 8-2).

(Meter production)
In the meter effect, as shown in FIG. 8-3, the first timing to the fourth timing are set as the timing for accumulating points in the meter image 60AK002 (here, the concept of the period is included). Among the meter effects, the effects of "automatic addition", "small button repeated hits", "medium button", and "large button" are prepared as the effects that can be executed at each timing. The meter production is a battle production in which the ally character 60AK003 and the enemy character 60AK004 fight, and points are accumulated according to the progress of the battle (progress of each production from the first timing to the fourth timing) (Fig. 8-9). And FIG. 8-10).

"Automatic addition" is an effect of automatically accumulating points without accepting operations from the player (points are gradually accumulated as the battle progresses) (Fig. 8-9 (D)-(F)). Is. In the "automatic addition", the total points accumulated by the "automatic addition" (here, the total number of added points) are also notified (the image of "+ 5Pt!" In FIG. 8-9 (F)).

"Small button repeated hits" displays an image of "Repeat hit!" And a small size button image 60AK005 imitating the push button 31B as an effect image for promoting operation, and the number of repeated hits to the push button 31B is It is an effect of accumulating points in the meter image 60AK002 when the predetermined number of times is reached (FIGS. 8-9 (B)-(C)). In the "small button repeated hits", when points are accumulated, that fact (here, the number of points added) is also notified (the image of "+10 Pt!" In FIG. 8-9 (C)). The case where the number of repeated hits does not reach the predetermined number will be described later.

The "middle button" displays the image of "press!" And the medium-sized button image 60AK005 imitating the push button 31B as an effect image for promoting the operation, and there is a pressing operation on the push button 31B. Occasionally, it is an effect of accumulating points in the meter image 60AK002 (FIGS. 8-10 (A)-(B)). With the "middle button", when points are accumulated, that fact (here, the number of points added) is also notified (the image of "+35 Pt!" In FIG. 8-10 (B)). The case where the push button 31B is not pressed will be described later.

The "large button" displays the image of "press!" And the large-sized button image 60AK005 imitating the push button 31B as an effect image for promoting the operation, and there is a pressing operation on the push button 31B. Occasionally, it is an effect of accumulating points in the meter image 60AK002 (FIGS. 8-10 (D)-(F)). With the "large button", when points are accumulated, that fact (here, the number of points added) is also notified (the image of "+50 Pt!" In FIG. 8-10 (E)). The case where the push button 31B is not pressed will be described later.

Of the above-mentioned effects, "small button repeated hits", "medium buttons", and "large buttons" are sometimes referred to as operation-type effects because points are added according to the operation. "Automatic addition" is a non-operational effect because points are automatically added (because no operation is required).

In the meter production, when the meter image 60AK002 is full, it is notified that the tank is full (image of "Meter MAX !!" in FIG. 8-10 (E)), and then to Super Reach B. The production of the development of is performed as a part of the meter production. In the meter production, if the meter image 60AK002 is not full, it is notified to that effect (for example, the image of "Sorry ..."), and then the production of development to Super Reach A is a part of the meter production. It is done as.

The effects executed at each of the first timing to the fourth timing are preset by the execution pattern of the meter effect (FIG. 8-6), and are collectively determined at the start of the variable display.

(Meter suggestion production)
The meter suggestion effect displays a suggestion image 60AK011 suggesting whether the meter effect is executed, and suggests the start of the meter effect while encouraging the player's operation (pressing operation on the push button 31B) (FIG. 8-11). ). In the meter suggestion effect, an image suggesting that the meter effect is started by operating the push button 31B (“There is a possibility of starting the meter effect!”, Etc.) is displayed. When there is no operation, the suggestion image 60AK011 is erased. When the meter effect is executed (when the super reach is executed), if there is an operation on the push button 31B, an image notifying that the meter effect is executed after that ("Meter effect execution !!"" Etc.) may be displayed. If the meter effect is not executed (normal reach (no development)), if there is an operation on the push button 31B, an image ("Sorry ..." etc.) is displayed to notify that the meter effect will not be executed after that. You may.

(Variable display start setting process)
The effect control CPU 120 executes the process shown in FIG. 8-4 in the variable display start setting process (step S171) of FIG. 7.

First, the effect control CPU 120 has a final stop symbol based on the variable display variation pattern to be executed from now on (hereinafter, the current variation pattern) and the variable display result to be executed from now on (hereinafter, the present variable display result). (Definite decorative pattern) is determined (step 60AKS101). The variation pattern and the variable display result are transmitted from the main board 11 at the start of the variable display, and are specified by the effect control command (here, the variation pattern designation command and the display result designation command) analyzed by the command analysis process. The final stop symbol is prepared in advance in the ROM 121 according to the combination of the variable pattern and the variable display result, and is determined by lottery or the like. Here, the lottery refers to a determination method using a random number value and a table prepared in advance in the ROM 121 (hereinafter the same). As the random number value, one of the effect random numbers updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random number update process is used (hereinafter, the same applies to the lottery).

After that, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern of this time specifies the reach (PA3-2-PA3-4, PB3-2-PB3-4) (step 60AKS102). When the reach is specified (step 60AKS102; Yes), whether or not to execute the meter suggestion effect is determined by lottery (step 60AKS103). The decision ratio of execution / non-execution is set to the ratio shown in FIG. 8-5. That is, in the effect control CPU 120, whether the fluctuation pattern of this time specifies normal reach (no development) (PA3-2, PB3-2) or super reach (PA3-3 to PA3-4, Whether or not the meter suggestion effect is executed is determined at different ratios depending on whether it is PB3-3 to PB3-4). Here, in the case of super reach, it is easy to execute the meter suggestion effect. That is, the execution rate of the meter suggestion effect is higher when the meter effect is executed than when it is not executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern of this time specifies super reach (step 60AKS104). When the super reach is specified (step 60AKS104; Yes), the meter effect is executed because the super reach is executed by the variable display from now on. At this time, the execution pattern of the meter effect is determined by lottery (step 60AKS105).

The contents of each execution pattern of the meter effect and the determination ratio of each execution pattern are shown in FIG. 8-6.

In each column of the first timing to the fourth timing in FIG. 8-6, the effect names executed at that timing ("automatic addition", "small button repeated hits", "medium button", "large button"). Is described. Each production is as described above.

The points (Pt) in parentheses in each column of the first timing to the fourth timing are the points to be added at that timing (in the case of operation system production, the points to be added when there is an operation. Addition. The same applies to the points below). As shown in FIGS. 8-6, the points to be added in the effects executed at each of the first timing to the fourth timing are predetermined by the execution pattern.

The list of total points is the total of the points added in each effect executed in the first timing to the fourth timing. The execution patterns ME01, ME03, ME05, ME07, and ME09 in which the total points reach 100 points are the execution patterns of the successful meter effect because the meter image 60AK002 is full (100 points are full). The execution pattern ME02, ME04, ME06, ME08, ME10) in which the total points are less than 100 points is an execution pattern of the meter effect of failure because the meter image 60AK002 does not reach the full tank (100 points are full).

In "automatic addition", 5 points are added (points are gradually added (for example, every 0.1 points), and a total of 5 points are added). In "small button repeated hits", 10 points are added when there is a repeated hit operation. With the "middle button", 35 points are added when there is an operation. In the "middle button" executed at the 4th timing, if the meter effect is successful, 50 points will be added when there is an operation, and if all the previous operation system effects are operated, the meter will be added. Image 60AK002 is filled up (see ME05 and ME06). With the "large button" when the meter effect is successful, 50 points or 80 points are added when there is an operation, and the meter image 60AK002 is full when all the previous operation system effects are operated. (Refer to ME01 and ME03 for 50 points. See ME09 for 80 points). With the "large button" when the meter effect fails, 45 points are added when there is an operation.

If there is no operation even though the operation system effect is executed, the meter image 60AK002 cannot be filled even if the meter effect is a successful meter effect. In that case, at a predetermined timing after the fourth timing, the points obtained by subtracting the current number of points from the upper limit point (here, 100Pt) of the meter image 60AK002 are stored in the meter image 60AK002 (that is, the meter image 60AK002 is stored). Fill up the tank), and then perform a development production that develops into Super Reach B (hereinafter referred to as a special production for point full tank) as part of the meter production. When the meter effect is a failed meter effect (that is, when it is not necessary to fill the meter image 60AK002), no special effect is executed.

For example, when executing the meter effect with the execution pattern ME01, the effect of "small button repeated hits" is executed at the first timing, the effect of "automatic addition" is executed at the second timing, and the "middle button" is executed at the third timing. The effect of "Large button" is executed at the 4th timing. When there are operations in all the operation system effects, the points accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 increase from 10 points → 15 points → 50 points → 100 points. When there is no operation in at least one operation system effect, the points obtained by subtracting the current number of points from the upper limit points (here, 100Pt) of the meter image 60AK002 after the end of the fourth timing are stored in the meter image 60AK002. After that, the development production to Super Reach B is executed. A meter effect is composed of a series of these effects.

When executing the meter effect with the execution pattern ME02, the effect of "small button repeated hits" is executed at the first timing, the effect of "automatic addition" is executed at the second timing, and the effect of "middle button" is executed at the third timing. Is executed, and the production of the "large button" is executed at the fourth timing. When there are operations in all the operation system effects, the points accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 increase from 10 points → 15 points → 50 points → 95 points. Even if there is no operation in at least one operation system effect, the meter effect in the execution pattern is a failed meter effect, so that no special effect is executed. After that, the development production to Super Reach A is executed. A meter effect is composed of a series of these effects.

In step 60AKS105, when the fluctuation pattern of this time is Super Reach A, the effect control CPU 120 determines one of the failure meter effect execution patterns ME02, ME04, ME06, ME08, and ME10 as the execution pattern of the meter effect this time. (select. The determination ratio of each execution pattern is set to the ratio shown in FIG. 8-6.

In step 60AKS105, when the fluctuation pattern of this time is Super Reach B, the effect control CPU 120 sets one of the successful meter effect execution patterns ME01, ME03, ME05, ME07, and ME09 (failure meter effect execution pattern). Determined (selected) as the execution pattern for this meter production. The determination ratio of each execution pattern is set to the ratio shown in FIG. 8-6.

As shown in FIG. 8-6, the determination ratios of the execution patterns ME02, ME04, ME06, ME08, and ME10 (execution patterns of the failure meter effect) are equal (20/100, respectively). On the other hand, the total of the decision ratios or the total of the decision ratios of the execution patterns ME01, ME03, and ME09 (the execution pattern of the successful meter effect, in which the "large button" is executed at the fourth timing) is executed. It is lower than the sum of the determination ratios or the determination ratios of the patterns ME05 and ME07 (the execution pattern of the successful meter effect, in which the "middle button" is executed at the fourth timing). Further, the only execution pattern in which "automatic addition" is executed at the fourth timing is the execution pattern of the failed meter effect (ME10). For this reason, when "automatic addition" is executed at the fourth timing, it does not develop into super reach B (develops only into super reach A), and the "middle button" is executed. The rate of developing Super Reach B is higher when the "large button" is executed than in the case. In addition, the rate of developing Super Reach A is higher when the "middle button" is executed than when the "large button" is executed. Since Super Reach B has a higher expectation of a big hit than Super Reach A, the "Large button" has a higher expectation of a big hit than the "Medium button" and "Automatic addition". Of the "middle button" and "automatic addition", the "middle button" has a higher expectation of a big hit.

Further, the ratio of the operation system effect being executed at the first timing is 40/100 regardless of whether the fluctuation pattern is Super Reach A or Super Reach B, and the ratio of the non-operation system effect being executed is The fluctuation pattern is 60/100 in both Super Reach A and Super Reach B. The ratio at which the operation system effect is executed at the second timing is 60/100 regardless of whether the fluctuation pattern is Super Reach A or Super Reach B, and the ratio at which the non-operation system effect is executed is the fluctuation pattern. Is 40/100 in both Super Reach A and Super Reach B. The ratio at which the operation system effect is executed at the third timing is 80/100 regardless of whether the fluctuation pattern is Super Reach A or Super Reach B, and the ratio at which the non-operation system effect is executed is the fluctuation pattern. Is 20/100 in both Super Reach A and Super Reach B. The ratio at which the operation system effect is executed at the fourth timing is 80/100 when the fluctuation pattern is Super Reach A and 100/100 when the fluctuation pattern is Super Reach B, and the non-operation system effect is executed. The ratio is 20/100 when the fluctuation pattern is Super Reach A and 0/100 when the fluctuation pattern is Super Reach B. From the above, at each of the first timing to the fourth timing, the ratio of whether the operation system effect or the non-operation system effect is executed is different.

Further, the points added in the operation system effect are at least 10 points or more, which is higher than the points (5 points) added in the non-operation system effect.

Returning to FIG. 8-4, when the current fluctuation pattern does not specify reach (step 60AKS104; No), when the current fluctuation pattern does not specify super reach (step 60AKS104; No), or step 60AKS105. After executing the above, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the reach effect is executed, the mode of the effect to be executed, and the like (step 60AKS106). Specifically, the execution of various effects such as a notice effect by lottery (an effect that announces the degree of expectation of a big hit, and the effect mode may be different depending on whether the base is high or low). Determine the presence or absence and its mode. At this time, by making the decision ratio in the lottery different according to the variable display result of this time, the fluctuation pattern of this time, etc. (Including degree etc.) are different. In addition, when the fluctuation pattern of this time specifies the reach, it is determined to execute the reach effect specified by the fluctuation pattern (the mode may be different depending on the final stop symbol) (super reach). In the case of execution decision, it is also determined to execute the meter effect with the execution pattern determined above).

After that, the effect control CPU 120 is predetermined in advance in relation to the start timing (relationship between the effect to be executed and the fluctuation pattern) of the effect (reach effect (including meter effect), meter suggestion effect, notice effect, etc.) determined to be executed above. ) Is set (step 60AKS107). Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 measures a timer value corresponding to the special figure variation time corresponding to the current variation pattern, such as an elapsed time from the start of execution of the variable display provided in the effect control process timer (RAM 122). The effect control process sets the effect specific data that specifies the type and mode (including the execution pattern of the meter effect) of the effect determined to be executed, and the execution start timing of the effect, while setting it as an initial value in the timer). The timer value of the RAM 122 is stored in association with the execution timing specific timer value (which is preset in relation to the effect to be executed and the fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation time)) shown by comparison with the timer value of the timer. Store in the area (here, these data function as the effect control pattern). When there are a plurality of effects determined to be executed, the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect specific data and the execution timing specific timer value in the timer value storage area for each effect.

After that, the effect control CPU 120 supplies the display control unit 123 with an instruction to start execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol that derives the final stop symbol determined in the mode specified by the current variation pattern (step 60AKS108). Upon receiving the instruction, the display control unit 123 starts variable display of the decorative pattern. At this time, the display of the variable display compatible display may be updated (shift of the hold display, etc.).

After that, after updating the value of the effect process flag to "2" (step 60AKS109), the variable display start setting process is terminated.

(Processing during variable display)
The effect control CPU 120 executes the process shown in FIG. 8-7 in the effect process during variable display (step S172) of FIG. 7.

The effect control CPU 120 decrements the timer value of the effect control process timer by 1, and determines whether or not the timer value after the decrement is 0, so that the special figure variation time corresponding to the current variation pattern has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (step 60AKS201).

When the timer value is not 0, that is, when the special figure fluctuation time (which is also the execution period of the variable display of the decorative symbol) has not elapsed (step 60AKS201; No), the effect control CPU 120 currently has a meter suggestion effect. It is determined whether it is the execution start timing (step 60AKS202). Here, the execution timing specific timer value that matches the timer value of the current effect control process timer is stored in the above timer value storage area, and the effect specific data corresponding to the execution timing specific timer value is suggested by the meter. When the effect is specified, it is determined that the current time is the start timing of the meter suggestion effect (the same applies to the determination of the effect execution start timing). When it is the start timing of the meter suggestion effect (step 60AKS202; Yes), the execution start instruction of the meter suggestion effect in the mode specified by the effect specific data is supplied to the display control unit 123 (step 60AKS203). In response to this instruction, the display control unit 123 starts executing the meter suggestion effect.

After step 60AKS203, if the current time is not the execution start timing of the meter suggestion effect (step 60AKS202; No), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the current time is the execution start timing of the meter effect (step 60AKS204). When it is the start timing of the meter effect (step 60AKS204; Yes), the execution start instruction of the meter effect in the mode specified by the effect specific data (one of the execution patterns ME01 to ME10) is supplied to the display control unit 123 (step 60AKS205). ). In response to this instruction, the display control unit 123 starts executing the meter effect.

After step 60AKS205, if the current time is not the execution start timing of the meter effect (step 60AKS204; No), it is determined whether the current time is within the operation acceptance period in the meter suggestion effect (step 60AKS206). For example, when it is decided to execute the meter suggestion effect, the set of timer values corresponding to the operation acceptance period (assumed to be predetermined in relation to the fluctuation pattern, etc.) and the set of the timer values are meters. Specific data that specifies that it is related to the suggestion effect is stored in the RAM 122 in association with the specific data. In step 60AKS206, the effect control CPU 120 stores the specific data in the RAM 122, and whether any one of the set of timer values corresponding to the specific data matches the timer value of the effect control process timer. Is determined, and if they match, it is determined that the current time is within the operation acceptance period in the meter suggestion effect (step 60AKS206; Yes). If they do not match, it is determined that the operation is not within the acceptance period (step 60AKS206; No).

If it is within the operation acceptance period (step 60AKS206; Yes), it is determined whether or not the push button 31B has been pressed (step 60AKS207). When the detection signal indicating that the operation for the push button 31B supplied from the push sensor 35B is detected is supplied, it is determined that the pressing operation has been performed. In this case (step 60AKS207; Yes), the display control unit 123 displays an image (“may start meter effect!”, Etc.) or the like suggesting that the meter effect is started by operating the push button 31B. (Step 60AKS208). According to the instruction, the display control unit 123 displays the image on the image display device 5. At this time, since the operation acceptance period ends, the set of timer values and the specific data are deleted.

The operation acceptance period may be determined (step 60AKS206) by inquiring the display control unit 123 whether the current operation acceptance period is present (the same applies to other operation acceptance periods). ).

After step 60AKS208, if the present is not the operation acceptance period of the meter suggestion effect (step 60AKS206; No), if there is no operation (step 60AKS207; No), it is determined whether the present is within the operation acceptance period in the meter effect. (Step 60AKS209). For example, when the execution pattern of the meter effect is determined, for all the operation system effects included in this execution pattern, a set of timer values corresponding to the operation acceptance period and the operation system effect provided with the operation acceptance period. Specific data for specifying the type (whether it is a "small button repeated hit", a "medium button", a "large button", etc.) is stored in the RAM 122 in association with the specific data. In step 60AKS206, the effect control CPU 120 stores the specific data in the RAM 122, and whether any one of the set of timer values corresponding to the specific data matches the timer value of the effect control process timer. Is determined, and if they match, it is determined that the current operation is within the operation acceptance period (step 60AKS209; Yes). If they do not match, it is determined that the operation is not within the acceptance period (step 60AKS209; No).

If it is within the operation acceptance period (step 60AKS209; Yes), it is determined whether or not there is an operation according to the type of operation system effect (step 60AKS210). For example, when the specific data corresponding to the set of timer values including the timer value matching the timer value of the effect control process timer specifies "small button repeated hits", is the push button 31B repeatedly hit a predetermined number of times? To judge. For example, the number of times the detection signal supplied from the push sensor 35B indicating that the operation for the push button 31B has been detected is counted each time the detection signal is supplied, and the counted count value reaches a predetermined number of times. At that time, it is determined that the operation has been performed. When the specific data specifies a "middle button" or a "large button", the operation is supplied from the push sensor 35B when a detection signal indicating that an operation on the push button 31B is detected is supplied. It is determined that there was.

When there is an operation (step 60AKS210; Yes), the display control unit 123 is supplied with an instruction to start an effect corresponding to the reception of the operation (step 60AKS211). In the battle, the attack of the ally character 60AK003 hits the enemy character 60AK004, points are accumulated (added) in the meter image 60AK002, and the number of added points is notified. Any production may be different depending on the situation. Upon receiving the start instruction, the display control unit 123 executes the effect of the currently being executed operation system effect (naturally, the effect mode differs depending on the operation system effect being executed). When there is an operation, the operation acceptance period ends, so the specific data and the timer value used this time are deleted.

Since each period from the first timing to the fourth timing is fixed at the start of the variable display, the end timing of the effect corresponding to the reception of the operation is the same regardless of the operation timing (first timing to the fourth timing). The end timing of the fourth timing is the end timing of the effect. See FIG. 8-8). Therefore, in the effect, it is preferable to perform loop reproduction or the like until the end timing of the effect for the effect of notifying the number of added points.

In the process of steps 60AKS209 to 60AKS211, the effect control CPU 120 tells the display control unit 123 that the operation acceptance period is the first timing to the fourth timing when the operation acceptance period is present. You may inquire at which timing the period is, the type of operation system effect, etc., acquire information about the operation acceptance period, and perform the above-mentioned various processes based on the acquired information.

After step 60AKS211, if the current period is not the operation acceptance period for the meter effect (step 60AKS209; No), or if there is no operation (step 60AKS210; No), it is determined that the current effect set above (this variable display is used). It is determined whether it is the start timing of the effect) (step 60AKS212). Here, the determination is made by determining whether the execution timing specifying timer value stored in the timer value storage area matches the timer value of the current effect control process timer. When the execution timing specific timer value that matches the timer value of the current effect control process timer is stored in the above timer value storage area, it is the start timing of the corresponding effect (including super reach). (Step 60AKS212; Yes), the execution start instruction of the effect specified by the effect specific data stored in the timer value storage area corresponding to the timer value is supplied to the display control unit 123 (step 60AKS213). The display control unit 123 receives the execution start instruction and starts the effect specified by the effect specific data.

If it is not the execution start timing of the effect (step 60AKS212; No), the variable display process ends after step 60AKS213.

In step 60AKS201, when the timer value is 0, that is, when the special figure fluctuation time has elapsed (step 60AKS201; Yes), the variable display result is transmitted from the main board 11 when the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game. It is determined whether or not an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) for designating the stop display of the confirmation decoration symbol has been received (step step 60AKS214). At this time, if the command is not received (step 60AKS214; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated.

When the symbol confirmation designation command is received (step 60AKS214; Yes), it is the timing to derive the final stop symbol, so that the display control unit 123 derives the final stop symbol (confirmed decorative symbol) (stop the symbol). (Step 60AKS215). Upon receiving the instruction, the display control unit 123 ends the variable display of the decorative symbol on the screen of the image display device 5 and derives the fixed decorative symbol (variable display result). After that, a predetermined timer provided in the RAM 122 is set to a timer value corresponding to the reception waiting time of the effect control command (hit start designation command) that specifies to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state from the main board 11. (Step 60AKS216). As a result, the reception waiting time is set. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3" (step 60AKS217), and the effect process during variable display is terminated.

(Example of effect screen for meter effect)
An example of the effect screen of the meter effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-9 and 8-10. 8-9 and 8-10 are examples of effect screens for meter effect in the execution pattern ME01. As shown in FIG. 8-9 (A), when the meter production starts, the battle between the ally character 60AK003 and the enemy character 60AK004 starts. At this time, the button image 60AK005 imitating the push button 31B is started to be displayed. The button image 60AK005 to be displayed is still small in size, and is displayed dark or translucent at this point. By displaying it in a dark or semi-transparent manner, it is possible to notify that the current operation acceptance period is not reached. Hereinafter, the button image 60AK005 shall be displayed in a dark or translucent manner when the operation is not valid. The button image may not be displayed except during the operation acceptance period.

After that, with the arrival of the first timing, the production of "small button repeated hits" is started (FIG. 8-9 (B)). In the production, the image of "Repeat hit!" And the small size button image 60AK005 displayed clearly (brighter or non-transparent) than when the meter production started (even after that, the operation valid period is larger than the non-operation valid period. It is clearly displayed.) And is displayed as an effect image for promoting operation. When the push button 31B is repeatedly hit a predetermined number of times, the attack of the ally character 60AK003 hits the enemy character 60AK004, and points are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 (FIG. 8-9 (C)). In this case, 10 points are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 (the meter level of the meter image 60AK002 (the upper end of the image filled with dots) is increased by 10 points). Then, the image of "+10Pt!" Notifies that 10 points have been accumulated (added). If the number of repeated hits does not reach the predetermined number of times, the hit of the above attack and the addition of points are not performed, and the production of "small button repeated hits" ends as it is.

When the second timing arrives after the end of the first timing, the effect of "automatic addition" is started (FIG. 8-9 (D)). In "automatic addition", points are automatically accumulated without accepting operations from the player. Specifically, the ally character 60AK003 and the enemy character 60AK004 move or attack each other, and each time the ally character 60AK003 attacks (weak attack), points are gradually increased (for example, 0.1 points each). Accumulate (the meter level of the meter image 60AK002 gradually rises) (FIG. 8-9 (E)). At the end of the second timing, the total points accumulated by this "automatic addition" will reach 5 points. At this time, an image of "+5 Pt!" Is displayed, and it is notified that 5 points have been newly accumulated (added) (FIG. 8-9 (F)).

When the third timing arrives after the end of the second timing, the production of the "middle button" is started (FIG. 8-10 (A)). In the "middle button", the image of "press!" And the medium-sized button image 60AK005 imitating the push button 31B are displayed as an effect image for promoting the operation. When there is a pressing operation (one operation) on the push button 31B, the attack of the ally character 60AK003 hits the enemy character 60AK004, and points are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 (FIG. 8-10 (B)). In this case, 35 points are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 (the meter level of the meter image 60AK002 increases by 35 points). Then, the image of "+35 Pt!" Notifies that 35 points have been newly accumulated (added). If the operation is not performed, the hit of the attack and the addition of points are not performed, and the production of the "middle button" ends as it is.

After the end of the third timing and before the arrival of the fourth timing, the star image 60AK009 acts on the medium-sized button image 60AK005 (it is displayed dark or translucent because it is out of the operation valid period) (here, it is displayed as dark or translucent). (Contact), and the button image 60AK005 grows to a large size (FIG. 8-10 (C)). The button image 60AK005 that has grown to a large size is displayed in a dark or translucent manner until the operation validity period is reached.

After that, when the fourth timing arrives, the production of the "large button" is started (FIG. 8-10 (D)). In the "large button", the image of "press!" And the large-sized button image 60AK005 imitating the push button 31B are displayed as an effect image for promoting the operation. When there is a pressing operation (one operation) on the push button 31B, the attack of the ally character 60AK003 hits the enemy character 60AK004, and points are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 (FIG. 8-10 (B)). In this case, in the meter image 60AK002, 50 points are accumulated (the meter level rises). Then, the image of "+50 Pt!" Notifies that 50 points have been newly accumulated (added). Here, as a result, the points become the upper limit value (full tank), and the meter level of the meter image 60AK002 also rises by 50 points to become full. Then, by displaying the image of "Meter MAX !!", that is, it is notified that the meter effect has been successful, and then the effect of development to Super Reach B is executed, and the meter effect ends. When the execution pattern is ME02, the point does not reach the upper limit, so that the effect of development to Super Reach A is executed and the meter effect ends. If there is no operation and no points are added in each of the above operation system effects, the points have not reached the upper limit, and the special effect for full point tank described above is executed.

(Example of production screen for meter suggestion production)
In the meter suggestion effect, as shown in FIG. 8-11, the suggestion image 60AK011 suggesting whether the meter effect is executed is displayed, and the meter effect is performed while encouraging the player's operation (pressing operation to the push button 31B). Suggests a start (Fig. 8-11). In the meter suggestion effect, an image suggesting that the meter effect is started by operating the push button 31B (“There is a possibility of starting the meter effect!”, Etc.) is displayed. When there is no operation, the suggestion image 60AK011 is erased.

(Effect of feature 60AK)
(1) In the feature unit 60AK, the meter image 60AK002 can be changed from the first timing to the fourth timing in the meter effect. The change here is an increase in the meter (FIGS. 8-9, 8-10). Then, as the pattern of the change, a non-operation system effect that does not require an operation (“automatic addition”) and an operation system effect that requires an operation (“small button repeated hits”, “medium button”, “large button”). And are prepared, and the ratio of whether the operation system effect or the non-operation system effect is executed is different in each of the first timing to the fourth timing (FIG. 8-6). In this way, by preparing a pattern that does not depend on the player's operation as the change pattern of the meter image 60AK002 and making the ratio of the change pattern of the meter image 60AK002 different at each timing, the meter image 60AK002 The changes can be diversified, and the interest of the game is improved with respect to the meter image 60AK002.

(2) In addition, as a display that promotes the operation of the player, an image of "press repeatedly!", An image of "press!", A button image 60AK005, etc. are displayed, and "small button repeated hits" executed at different timings, By differentiating the mode of the button image 60AK005 for the "middle button" and the "large button", the effect can be made into a mode, the operation by the player is promoted, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, by adding 10 points for "small button repeated hits", adding 35 points for "medium button", and adding 50 points for "large button", the meter image can be changed according to the mode of the button image 60AK005. Since the degree of change (addition points) of 60AK002 is different, the effect can be made into a mode, the operation by the player is promoted, and the interest of the game is improved.

(3) Further, when the meter level of the meter image 60AK002 is changed, an image notifying the addition point such as "+10Pt!" And notifying that the meter such as "Meter MAX !!" is full. By displaying an image or the like, information about the meter image 60AK002 can be provided to the player, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) Further, since the execution ratio of the meter effect is changed according to whether or not the meter suggestion effect is executed, the player pays attention even before the meter effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(6) As the button image 60AK005, a medium-sized button image 60AK005 and a large-sized button image 60AK005 with a higher expectation of a big hit than the medium-sized one are prepared. Since it can be changed to a large size, the effect of changing from a medium size to a large size is improved, and the fun of the game is improved.

(7) In addition to preparing non-operational effects and operation-based effects, points of 10 points or more are added in the operation-based effects, and 5 points are added in the non-operational effects to create the operation-based effects. Since the points added in the non-operation system production (the degree of change in the meter level of the meter image 60AK002 and the points stored in the meter image 60AK002) are different, the non-operation system production is prepared and the non-operation system production and the operation system production are prepared. Since the points to be added are different, the change of the meter image 60AK002 can be diversified, and the fun of the game is improved with respect to the meter image 60AK002.

(8) Further, since the points to be added are larger in the operation system production than in the non-operation system production, the player's motivation for operation in the operation system production can be increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

(9) In "automatic addition", points are gradually accumulated according to the progress of the battle production, and the accumulated points are notified by the image of "+5Pt!", So that the information (point information) related to the meter image 60AK002 is displayed. It can be provided to the player, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, every time the points are gradually accumulated, an image ("+0.1 Pt!", Etc.) for notifying the accumulated points may be continuously displayed, and this also causes information on the meter image 60AK002 (point information). Can be provided to the player, and the interest of the game is improved.

(A configuration using the above feature section as an example)
The configuration using the above feature section as an example is listed below. The matters disclosed above and the following configurations may be omitted regardless of the matters and configurations.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1).
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player (for example, push button 31B, etc.) and
When the effect state (for example, meter image 60AK002, etc.) changes to a specific state (for example, the meter is full (FIG. 8-10 (E)), etc.), the specific effect (for example, Super Reach B, etc.) A specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) for executing the above.
The effect state can be changed toward the specific state at a plurality of timings (for example, first timing to fourth timing) in a predetermined period, and the movement of the player is detected by the detection means. A first change pattern that changes based on (for example, an operation system effect) and a second change pattern that changes regardless of the detection of the player's movement by the detection means (for example, a non-operation system effect). Variable (Fig. 8-6, Fig. 8-9, Fig. 8-10, etc.),
Pachinko machine.

The detection means includes an operation means operated by the player. The stick controller 31A may be used as the operating means. For example, in the meter effect, points are added based on the tilting operation of the stick controller 31A. As the operation means, a cross key, a plurality of buttons, or the like may be adopted. The detection means may be a camera, an infrared sensor, or the like for detecting the movement of the player.

The effect state may be an image displayed on the image display device 5, a light emitting means such as a plurality of LEDs whose number of lights changes according to a point, and the like. In addition to the meter shape, the effect state is one light emitting part or image (for example, hold display, active display, etc.), an image in which a fuse is connected to a bomb, an image of an egg, an image of a number to be counted down / counted up, and the like. You may. The color of one light emitting unit or image is sequentially changed to a specific color (specific state). In the image where the fuse is connected to the bomb, the fuse ignites and becomes shorter and shorter, and the bomb explodes (specific state). In the image of an egg, it gradually cracks, and when the egg breaks, a predetermined character is born (specific state). In the image of the number to be counted down / counted up, the number is counted down / counted up to 0 or 100 (specific state).

The specific production may be normal reach or the like in addition to super reach. Further, it may be a notice effect (including a look-ahead notice effect) or the like. The specific effect may be an effect of notifying that the degree of advantage such as the degree of expectation of a big hit is high. The advantage is the degree (possibility) that the player is in an advantageous state or has already been, and in addition to the expectation such as the jackpot expectation (the possibility that an advantageous state will come in the future), the probability change state, It includes current advantages such as a time saving state (whether or not the current state is advantageous. For example, it can be realized by changing the lottery decision ratio depending on whether the state is advantageous or not).

The operation required for the first change pattern may be a long press or the like. In the above embodiment, the second change pattern gradually adds points, but may be one in which predetermined points are added at one time (a thing that changes the effect state to a predetermined state at one time). It is preferable that the determination as to which of the first change pattern and the second change pattern is to be made is made in advance by lottery or the like before the start of the change and before the start of the display of the effect state. Further, it may be determined by lottery or the like whether to change the first change pattern or the second change pattern for each of the plurality of timings. It is good that it is possible to change either the first change pattern or the second change pattern at each of the plurality of timings, but at some timings, only one of the first change pattern and the second change pattern is used. It may be variable (for example, at the fourth timing, only the operation system effect can be executed). There may be a pattern that changes the effect state with only one change pattern.

Advantages may be set for each type of operation-type effect and non-operation-type effect, so that the effect with higher advantage can be easily executed after a plurality of timings. For example, when the execution patterns of the meter effect are collectively determined, each execution pattern and the determination ratio are set so that the large button having a high advantage appears at the fourth timing. Further, as in the feature portion 60AK, it is preferable to make it easier to execute a kind of effect in which higher points are given toward a plurality of timings. As a result, the player's expectation is maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

In the above-mentioned feature unit 60AK, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player to play a game. When a player stops a symbol in response to an operation of a stop button and the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, big) The feature unit 60AK can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of a bonus, a regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.). The above-mentioned effect state and the like may be displayed by the effect of the slot machine. In this case, the specific effect or the like is an effect of notifying the degree of expectation of a big bonus, a regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ, or the like.

(2) At least two of the plurality of timings, the ratio of whether the effect state changes between the first change pattern and the second change pattern differs (for example, the first timing to the first timing). The ratio of whether the operation system effect or the non-operation system effect is executed differs at each of the four timings (Fig. 8-6, etc.).

In the feature unit 60AK, the ratio of the change in the first change pattern or the second change pattern at all the timings (first timing to fourth timing) that can change the effect state (meter image 60AK002) is determined. Although they are different, the ratios at at least two timings may be different, and the ratios at later timings may be the same. The above-mentioned ratio is also a ratio in which either the operation system effect or the non-operation system effect is executed in the feature unit 60AK. When there are a plurality of types, the change rate in the first change pattern or the second change pattern may be the total value or the average value of the change rates of each of the plurality of types. In the feature unit 60AK, there is only "automatic addition" as the second change pattern, but a plurality of types of effects may be prepared. For example, both those in which points are gradually added and those in which points are added at once may be prepared.

By preparing a pattern that does not depend on the movement of the player as a change pattern of the effect state and making the ratio of the change pattern of the effect state different at two or more timings, the change of the effect state is diversified. It is possible to improve the interest of the game in terms of the production state.

(3) The amount of change in the effect state differs between the first change pattern and the second change pattern (for example, in the operation system effect, there is a point addition of 10 points or more, and in the non-operation system effect, 5 points. Point addition etc.). The configuration includes a case where the first change pattern and the second change pattern have a common change amount.

When a plurality of types of first change patterns are prepared (such as the above-mentioned operation system effect), the amount of change in the effect state may be the amount of change of each type, or the average value of the amount of change of each type. And so on. The same applies to the second change pattern. Further, a plurality of changeable amounts may be prepared for one first change pattern and one second change pattern (+ 50Pt, 45Pt, etc. of the "large button"). The amount of change in the effect state in this case may be each amount of change, or may be the average value of each amount of change.

According to such a configuration, a pattern that does not depend on the movement of the player is prepared as a change pattern of the effect state, and the amount of change of the effect state is made different according to the change pattern, so that the change of the effect state is diversified. It is possible to improve the interest of the game in terms of the production state.

Which of the first change pattern and the second change pattern should be increased is arbitrary, but the first change pattern has a larger change amount in the effect state than the second change pattern (for example,). , In the operation system effect, there is a point addition of 10 points or more, and in the non-operation system effect, 5 points are added). As a result, the player's motivation to operate can be increased, and the interest of the game is improved. It should be noted that the amount of change in the second change pattern may be large in some parts instead of always increasing the amount. That is, it is preferable that the first change pattern tends to have a larger amount of change in the effect state than the second change pattern.

(4) Display of a promotion effect (for example, an image of "continuously hit!", An image of "press!", And a button image 60AK005 that promotes the movement of the player when the effect state changes in the first change pattern. Further provided with a promotion effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) for executing (FIGS. 8-9, 8-10, etc.).
The promotion effect execution means is a button image for different promotion effects (for example, "small button repeated hits", "medium button", and "large button" executed at different timings at least two of the plurality of timings. (For example, different aspects of 60AK005) can be executed.
It should be noted that the amount of change in the effect state is different for each of the different promotion effects (for example, "small button repeated hits" adds 10 points, "medium button" adds 35 points, etc., "large button" 50 points, etc. (Addition of) may be done.

The promotion effect may be one that encourages the player's movement with an image, or may be one that encourages the player's movement with a lamp or the like. The different promotion effects may be at least one of the different production modes and the different actions of the promoting (promoting) player. For example, the operation is the same, but the effect mode may be different (display of button image 60AK005 when "middle button" or "large button" (one operation)).

According to such a configuration, the movement by the player is promoted by the promotion effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) The effect state may have a different number of changeable timings (see, for example, FIG. 8-12) depending on whether or not the specific effect is executed.

For example, when deciding the execution pattern of the meter effect, first, the number of executions (number of change timings) of the operation system effect / non-operation system effect to be executed by the meter effect is determined, and then the execution pattern is determined by lottery ( An execution pattern corresponding to the number of executions described above shall be prepared in advance). For example, the number of executions is determined by lottery at the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-12. The higher the number, the easier it is to succeed. In addition, when the change timing is 3 times, there should be 4 change timings, but the meter production ends in the middle (in the 3rd production, the enemy character 60AK004 wins and directs). May be a failure mode, etc.). If it ends in the middle, there is no need to develop into super reach (the meter effect can be executed even in the normal reach (no development), and the meter effect ends in the middle in the normal reach (no development), etc.). You may prepare a pattern that finishes the production in a small number of times less than the third time.

With such a configuration, the player also pays attention to the timing of the change in the production state, and the interest of the game is improved.

(6) An image that informs an addition point such as "+10 Pt!", A meter such as "Meter MAX !!", which is different depending on the stage after the change or the amount of change when the effect state is changed. Further includes a predetermined effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) for executing a predetermined effect executing means (for example, an image for notifying that the tank is full).

The predetermined effect may be an aspect of notifying the added points or the like, or may be an effect executed in response to the accumulation of the predetermined points in the meter image 60AK002. As an effect executed in response to the accumulation of predetermined points in the meter image 60AK002, for example, the LED or the like is turned on when the predetermined points (upper limit value or half of the points, 90% points, etc.) are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002. There is an aspect of notifying that the points accumulated in the meter image 60AK002 have reached a predetermined point.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide the player with information on the production state, and the interest of the game is improved.

(7) Further equipped with a special effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12) for executing a special effect (for example, a battle effect in which an ally character 60AK003 and an enemy character 60AK004 fight).
When the effect state changes in the second change pattern, it changes according to the progress of the special effect (for example, points are gradually accumulated according to the progress of the battle effect).
The special effect can notify the amount of change when the effect state changes (for example, an image that notifies an addition point such as "+ 5Pt!").

The special effect may be an effect in which the ally character 60AK003 and the enemy character 60AK004 fight, or an effect in which a predetermined character runs and goes over an obstacle.

The effect state may be changed according to the progress of the special effect when changing in the first change pattern as in the feature unit 60AK.

Even if the effect image (for example, the effect image is displayed when the attack (punch or kick) of the ally character 60AK003 hits the enemy character 60AK004) is displayed on the image display device 5 when the effect state changes. Good ("automatic addition", including each point addition when gradually adding points). Notification of the amount of change in the effect state (display of an image notifying the addition point, etc.) may be performed at the same time as the effect or after the effect (these may attract the attention of the player. It can be done, and the fun of the game is improved). Notification of the amount of change may be performed for each point addition when points are gradually added by "automatic addition" or the like (for example, an image of "+0.1 Pt!" Is displayed for each point addition. ).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide the player with information on the production state, and the interest of the game is improved.

(8) Further provided with a special effect executing means (for example, an effect control board 12) for executing a special effect (for example, a meter suggestion effect) using the detection means before shifting to the predetermined period.
The rate of transition to the predetermined period differs depending on whether or not the special effect is executed (for example, FIG. 8-5).

The special effect does not have to suggest the execution of the meter effect (the effect of changing the effect state) such as the meter suggestion effect. The special production and the production state may not be directly related to each other.

According to such a configuration, the player pays attention even before a predetermined period, and the interest of the game is improved.

(9) A specific display means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) for displaying a specific display (for example, button image 60AK005 or the like) corresponding to the detection means is further provided.
As the specific display, a first specific display (for example, a medium-sized button image 60AK005) and a second specific display (for example, a large-sized button image 60AK005) that are more advantageous to the player than the first specific display are used. ) And, there is
The specific display is performed by executing an action effect that acts on the first specific display (for example, an effect that the star image 60AK009 acts on the medium-sized button image 60AK005 (FIG. 8-10 (C))). It is possible to change to the second specific display (for example, the button image 60AK005 is changed to a large size by the action of the star image 60AK009).

The size of the button image 60AK005 may be changed to a medium size by allowing the star image 60AK009 to act on the small size button image 60AK005.

During the non-valid period of detection by the detection means (for example, a period other than the operation acceptance period), the action effect is executed after the first specific display is displayed (including dark display as described above). By doing so, the first specific display is changed to the second specific display, and an operation effect using the second specific display (for example, an image of "press!" Is displayed during the valid period of detection by the detection means. (Promotion effect, etc.) is executed (FIG. 8-10 (C)). This makes it possible to increase expectations before the validity period.

There are a plurality of types of the action effect, and the rate of change to the second specific display may be different depending on which of the action effects is executed. For example, the type may be determined by a lottery in which the determination ratio is set so as to satisfy the above conditions. As a result, it is possible to increase the expectation for the action effect.

There are a plurality of types of the action effects, and there are a plurality of types of display modes of the specific display after the change, and the ratio of which of the specific displays changes depending on which of the action effects is executed is It may be different. For example, the type may be determined by a lottery in which the determination ratio is set so as to satisfy the above conditions. As a result, it is possible to increase the expectation for the action effect.

There are a plurality of types of the detection means (for example, push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.), and the specific display after the change (for example, the first specific display and the second specific display are the push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.). An operation effect detected by the detection means corresponding to each of the different operation devices (for example, a promotion effect for displaying an image of "press!", Etc.) In the case of the stick controller 31A, " Display such as "pull the lever") may be executed.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to pay attention to which operation means corresponds to the specific display.

When the specific display executing means displays the specific display during the non-valid period of detection by the detection means, the specific display is displayed (for example, dark or translucent) in an manner indicating that the specific display is in the non-valid period. It may be displayed, or a predetermined image such as "prohibited" may be superimposed on a specific display).

According to the above configuration, it is easy to understand that the period is non-valid.

The specific display execution means displays the specific display over a plurality of variable displays (for example, the specific display is displayed over a plurality of (re) variable displays as a pseudo-continuous variation, the specific display is displayed over a plurality of variable displays by look-ahead, etc.). However, it may be changeable. Expectations can be increased across multiple variable displays.

It is possible to execute a notice effect (for example, a cut-in effect, a countdown effect, a character drop effect, etc.) for notifying that the player is controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state, etc.), and the advance notice effect. May be executed so that the action effect is executed. According to the above configuration, it is possible to increase the expectation for a specific advance notice effect.

Setting means that can set the setting state related to the effect to the first state (for example, the state in which the auto button function is disabled) or the second state (for example, the state in which the auto button function is enabled). (For example, the effect control board 12 etc.) and a specific effect when the effect execution condition is satisfied (for example, point addition in "small button repeated hits", "medium button", "large button", notification of added points, etc.) The specific effect execution means is provided with a specific effect execution means (for example, an effect control board 12 or the like) capable of executing the above-mentioned effect execution condition, based on the detection result of the detection means in the first state. On the other hand, in the second state, it is possible to execute the specific effect assuming that the effect execution condition is satisfied regardless of the detection result of the detection means (for example, the auto button function is enabled). When the push button 31B is set, points are added and points are notified even if the push button 31B is not operated). Based on this, the setting may be changed from the first state to the second state (for example, the setting can be changed by a predetermined operation during the execution of the effect). According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the hobby from being lowered.

(10) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit state or the like) that is advantageous to the player.
It is equipped with an alerting means (for example, a production control CPU 120 that displays "Pachinko / pachislot is a play that is moderately enjoyable" in FIG. 8-13 on the image display device 5) that can execute an alerting regarding prevention of immersiveness in the game.
The above-mentioned alerting means is
At least in the non-gaming state (for example, the customer waiting demo state, etc.) and when the advantageous state ends (for example, the ending production execution period in the big hit game state, etc.), it is possible to call attention to prevent entanglement (for example). , Fig. 8-13, etc.)
Different modes (sizes are different, display) between the non-gaming state (for example, FIG. 8-13 (A) and the like) and the end of the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 8-13 (B) and the like). (Including different times) to call attention to prevention of squeeze (for example, Fig. 8-13, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately call attention to the prevention of sinking.

As a warning, the warning means can display a warning display on the display means regarding prevention of entanglement, which is partly common between the non-gaming state and the end of the advantageous state (for example). , As shown in Fig. 8-13, it is possible to display an anti-slip image with the same content of the displayed characters in both the customer waiting demo state and the ending period).
When the advantageous state ends, the display period of the warning display for preventing entanglement is shorter than in the non-gaming state (for example, in the customer waiting demo state (FIG. 8-13 (A))). The ending period after the end (the display period of the entanglement prevention image is shorter in the case of Fig. 8-13 (B), etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately execute the warning display while preventing the game from being detracted from the interest of the game due to the excessive warning display when the advantageous state ends.

As the warning, the warning means can display a warning display on the display means regarding the prevention of entanglement, which is partially common between the non-gaming state and the end of the advantageous state. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, it is possible to display an anti-slip image in which the content of the displayed characters is the same in both the customer waiting demo state and the ending period).
The display area of the warning display for preventing entanglement is smaller when the advantageous state ends than in the non-gaming state (for example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, the big hit ends than when the customer waiting demo state ends. The display area of the immersive prevention image is smaller during the later ending period, etc.),
You may do so.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the caution display while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by excessively performing the caution display when the advantageous state ends.

As the warning, the warning means can display a warning display on the display means regarding the prevention of entanglement, which is partially common between the non-gaming state and the end of the advantageous state. For example, as shown in FIG. 8-13, it is possible to display an anti-slip image in which the content of the displayed characters is the same in both the customer waiting demo state and the ending period).
At the end of the advantageous state, the warning display for preventing entanglement is displayed at a position that is less noticeable to the player than in the non-gaming state (for example, as shown in FIGS. 8-13, waiting for customers). The immersive prevention image is displayed in the corner of the screen, which is less noticeable to the player, during the ending period after the big hit than in the demo state).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the caution display while preventing the interest of the game from being lowered by excessively performing the caution display when the advantageous state ends.

As a warning, the warning means can display a warning display related to prevention of immersiveness in the same display period as other warning displays, and display each warning display at a different display start timing (for example,). Display each alert display at different timings, etc.).

According to such a configuration, when displaying a plurality of alert displays in the same period, it is possible to prevent the player from being unable to confirm the information by displaying the plurality of information at once.

As a warning, the warning means can display a warning display related to prevention of immersiveness in the same display period as other warning displays, and each warning display is faded in in order and faded out at a common timing. (For example, the image of prevention of squeezing can be displayed in the same period as other warning displays, and after the other warning display is faded in, the image of prevention of squeezing is faded in to display other warnings. After all the images to prevent squeezing are available, fade out at the same timing, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute display control of a good-looking warning display.

(11) The first pattern in which super reach A or B is executed via the meter effect and the second pattern in which super reach A or B is executed without going through the meter effect (for example, directly developed from normal reach). (Pattern) and may be prepared (in this case, whether or not the meter effect is executed is also determined by lottery). In this case, the production mode of Super Reach A or B may be different between the first pattern and the second pattern. Further, the effect mode of Super Reach A or B may be the same for the first pattern and the second pattern. Further, the degree of expectation (advantage) and the like may be different between the first pattern and the second pattern.

(12) As shown in FIG. 8-14 (A), in the meter effect, the upper limit point of the meter image 60AK002 and the image 60AK101 suggesting the current point (“100” in “10/100” is the upper limit point, (Points where "10" is currently accumulated) may be displayed. As shown in FIG. 8-14 (B), in the meter effect, an image notifying the remaining time of the operation acceptance period (bar-shaped image 60AK102 or the like that shortens with time) may be displayed. As shown in FIG. 8-14 (C), information (title, operation method, etc.) regarding the operation system effect or the non-operation system effect to be executed from now on is notified at the start time of each of the first timing to the fourth timing. The image 60AK103 may be displayed. The image 60AK103 may be superimposed and displayed on the front surface of another image being displayed (meter image 60AK002 or the like). As shown in FIG. 8-14 (D), when points are accumulated in the meter image 60AK002, the image display device 5 is superposed on other production images such as the ally character 60AK003 and the enemy character 60AK004 to notify the points to be added. The effect image 60AK104 (for example, the image displayed when the attack (punch or kick) of the ally character 60AK003 hits the enemy character 60AK004 and points are added) may be displayed (then, the meter of the meter image 60AK002). Level increases by 35 points). The effect image 60AK104 is not superimposed on the decorative pattern that is variably displayed in the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This ensures the visibility of the decorative pattern. Each display in FIGS. 8-14 improves the effect of production and enhances the fun of the game.

The display position of the button image 60AK005 (an image that promotes the operation (operation) of the player) displayed in the meter effect does not have to be fixed. For example, the display position of the button image 60AK005 may be changed between the case of repeated hits (“small button repeated hits”) and the time of one-shot operation (“medium button”, “large button”). In this way, the display position of the button image 60AK005 may be changed according to the type of required operation (operation). Further, the display position of the button image 60AK005 may be changed according to the type of other effects and the mode of the effects, regardless of the type of operation required (for example, the button image 60AK005 may be placed at a position that does not interfere with the other effects). indicate). The display position of the button image 60AK005 may be changed according to the combination of the type of operation required, the type of other effects, and the mode thereof. Further, in the case of repeated hits, a large number of button images 60AK005 or the like (for example, the number of necessary repeated hits) may be displayed (see FIG. 8-15).

When displaying a specific image (particularly an image having a high expectation of a big hit and promoting operation) such as a large-sized button image 60AK005 (FIG. 8-10 (D)), the specific image is displayed. A notification effect (there may be a pattern in which a specific image is not displayed) may be executed (not executed when a small to medium size button image 60AK005 or the like is displayed). This makes it possible to excite the display of a specific image. Whether the display of the dark or translucent button image 60AK005 (FIG. 8-10 (C), etc.) is used in the notification effect, the color and size of the button image 60AK005 are sequentially changed, and a specific image is displayed. It is also possible to execute a notification effect that incites whether or not. For example, a notification effect is executed in which the color of the semi-transparent button image 60AK005 is changed from blue to yellow to green to red, and then the semi-transparent button image 60AK005 is changed to a large-sized button image 60AK005.

(13) The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are added based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

(14) Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display is performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. May be good. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

(15) The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a detachable recording medium, and are not limited in advance. It may be distributed by installing it in a storage device such as a computer device. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The execution mode of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly by using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, it is also possible to execute a game by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

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In this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General winning opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Ordinary symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Starting port Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Ball hitting operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123… Display control unit

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display,
A detection means that can detect the movement of the player,
It is provided with a specific effect executing means for executing one of a specific effect, that is, a first specific effect and a second specific effect that is more advantageous than the first specific effect when the effect state changes to the specific state.
The effect state can be changed toward the specific state at a plurality of timings in a predetermined period within the execution period of one variable display, and based on the detection of the player's movement by the detection means. It is possible to change between a changing first change pattern and a second change pattern that changes regardless of the detection of the player's movement by the detection means.
The degree of change in the effect state differs between the first change pattern and the second change pattern.
Further provided with a promotion effect execution means for executing a promotion effect that promotes the movement of the player when the effect state changes in the first change pattern.
There are multiple types of promotion effects,
The promotion effect executing means can execute different types of promotion effects at at least two of the plurality of timings.
The degree of change in the effect state that changes in the first change pattern differs depending on which type of the promotion effect is being executed and the movement of the player is detected by the detection means.
The number of changes in the effect state is set to one of a plurality of types of changes at a rate different depending on whether the first specific effect or the second specific effect is executed.
Further provided with a special effect executing means for executing a special effect using the detection means before shifting to the predetermined period.
The rate of transition to the predetermined period differs depending on whether or not the special effect is executed.
Pachinko machine.

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