JP7092642B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

As a game machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when the game ball wins a prize in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something that can be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variable display (also referred to as “variation”) of the identification information is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device, the gaming state (game). There is a machine (so-called pachinko machine) that is configured to change the state of the machine, specifically, the state in which the game machine is controlled) to give a predetermined game value to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

Further, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player operates the start lever to start variable display of the identification information by the variable display device, and the player changes each. By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time predetermined from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. When a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the game is stopped, a predetermined game medium determined in advance is paid out according to the prize, and a specific prize is generated, the game state is set to the predetermined game value by the player. There is something that is configured to give to (so-called slot machine).

The game value means that the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for the player who can easily win the ball, or becomes advantageous for the player. It is to generate rights and to be in a state where the conditions for paying out prize balls are likely to be satisfied.

In the pachinko gaming machine, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display device based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode is derived and displayed. If so, a "big hit" will occur. The derivation display is to finally stop and display the symbol (final stop symbol). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening opens a predetermined number of times to shift to a big hit game state in which a hit ball is easy to win. Then, in each opening period, if there is a prize in a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings, the large winning openings are closed. The number of times the large winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the large winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each large winning opening may be referred to as a round. Also, a game in a round may be called a round game.

Further, in the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol among the left middle right symbols) continue for a predetermined time and stop or shake in a state of matching with a specific display result. A big hit can occur before the final result is displayed due to movement, enlargement / reduction or deformation, multiple symbols fluctuating synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the displayed symbols being swapped. The effect performed in the state where the sex is continued (hereinafter, these states are referred to as the reach state) is referred to as the reach effect. In addition, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Further, the variable display including the reach effect is called the reach variable display. Then, if the display result of the symbol that is variablely displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes "off" and the variable display state ends. The player plays the game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

Some such gaming machines are configured to perform notifications regarding predetermined operations. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that when a big hit game is started, a reduced display of a right-handed display is started in a specific area of the effect display device. In addition, when the probabilistic promotion effect is executed during the big hit game, the display screen of the effect display device is covered with the movable member, but it is placed in a position where it can be visually recognized even if the movable member operates. It is stated that the reduced display of the right-handed display is continuously displayed in the area.

JP-A-2017-080066 (Paragraph 0326, 0329, FIG. 40)

However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 has not been able to satisfactorily notify the predetermined operation.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably performing notification regarding a predetermined operation.

(Means A) In a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state based on the establishment of predetermined conditions.
Operation means and
A notification means for executing a promotion notification, which is a notification for prompting a launch operation of a game medium, and a notification means.
Granting means to grant game value based on the establishment of granting conditions,
A grant notification execution means for executing a grant notification that notifies the grant of game value, and a grant notification execution means.
It is provided with a variable means for changing the first state in which the game medium can enter and the second state in which the game medium is difficult or impossible to enter.
The variable means is provided so that the game medium moving on a predetermined route can enter among the movement paths on which the game medium can move.
The notification means can execute the first notification regarding the launch operation of the game medium to the predetermined route and the second notification that is easier to recognize than the first notification as the promotion notification.
The grant notification executing means executes the grant notification by operating the movable member so that the display area on which the first notification is displayed is covered with the movable member.
The notification means is
When the grant notification is executed during the execution of the first notification, the second notification can be executed.
By executing the promotion notification in a plurality of types of modes, it is possible to notify the advantageous degree to the player.
It is characterized by that.
Further, (means 1) the gaming machine according to the present invention is an operating means (for example, in a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, derivation display of a jackpot symbol). , The hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30) and the notification means (for example, step 029IWS8312, S2917 in the effect control CPU 120) for executing the notification regarding the predetermined operation (for example, the first right-handed display 029IW003 and the second right-handed display 029IW006). The notification means includes a first notification (for example, a first right-handed display 029IW003) and a second notification (for example, a second right-handed display 029IW006) that is easier to recognize than the first notification. (For example, the effect of achieving the number of prize balls accompanied by the operation of the movable body 029IW005 shown in FIG. 9-4 (D)) occurs during the execution of the first notification. In this case, the second notification can be executed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes steps 029IWS29IWS2908 to S2916 to execute step 029IWS2917. FIGS. 9-4 (D) and 9-5 (E). See.). According to such a configuration, notification regarding a predetermined operation can be suitably performed.

(Means 2) In the means 1, a first state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can enter and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is difficult or impossible to enter are set. A variable device that changes (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) is provided, and the variable device is entered by a game medium that moves on a predetermined route (for example, the right area of the game area) among the movement paths that the game medium can move. Possiblely provided, the notification means executes notification (for example, first right-handed display 029IW003, second right-handed display 029IW006) regarding a game medium launching operation to a predetermined route as a predetermined operation (for example, the effect control CPU 120). May be configured to perform steps 029IWS8312, S2917). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably notify the launch operation of the game medium to a predetermined route.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or the means 2, the operating means includes an operating means for the effect (for example, the push button 31B), and the effect is based on the operation by the operation means for the effect (for example, the operation means for the effect (for example). For example, in the effect execution means (for example, in the modification 1), the process table including the advance notice effect in the effect control CPU 120 is selected and variably displayed. A portion for executing an effect process (step S172) or the like) is provided, and the notification means is a notification regarding an operation by the operation means for the effect as a predetermined operation (for example, the first operation promotion display 029IW007 shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), The second operation promotion display 029IW010) shown in FIG. 9-6 (C) may be configured to be executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably notify the operation by the operating means for staging.

(Means 4) In any one of means 1 to means 3, the granting condition is satisfied (for example, winning a game ball to a large winning opening, a general winning opening 10, a first starting winning opening, or a second starting winning opening). A granting means for granting a game value (for example, a prize ball) based on (for example, a payout control microcomputer mounted on a payout control board) and a grant notification for notifying the granting of the game value (for example, FIG. 9-). 4 (D) is provided with a grant notification execution means (for example, a portion that executes steps 029IWS2908 to S2916 in the effect control CPU 120) for executing the prize ball number achievement effect), and the grant notification execution means is a movable member (for example). , The movable body 029IW005 shown in FIG. 9-4 (D) is operated to execute the giving notification in such a manner that the display area on which the first notification is displayed is covered by the movable member (for example, the effect control CPU 120 , Step 029IWS2911, S2916), the notification means can execute the second notification when the grant notification is executed as an event that reduces the visibility of the first notification (for example, the effect control CPU 120 , Steps 029IWS29IWS2908 to S2916 to execute step 029IWS2917. See FIGS. 9-4 (D) and 9-5 (E)). According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably notify the predetermined operation while enhancing the effect of the effect.

(Means 5) In any of the means 1 to the means 4, when the notification means restarts the power supply after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped as an event that reduces the visibility of the first notification. The second notification can be executed (for example, in the second modification, the effect control CPU 120 performs the same processing as in step 029IWS2917. See FIGS. 9-7 (B) to (D)). May be. According to such a configuration, notification regarding a predetermined operation can be suitably performed.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to the means 5, the notice effect executing means (for example, in the modification 3) in which the notice effect (for example, the round promotion notice effect shown in FIG. 9-8 (B)) can be effectively performed. , A portion of the effect control CPU 120 that switches to process data including a round promotion advance notice effect and executes the process of step 029IWS2903), and the notification means executes the advance notice effect as an event that reduces the visibility of the first notification. In this case, the second notification can be executed (for example, in the modification 3, the staging control CPU 120 performs the same processing as in step 029IWS2917. See FIGS. 9-8 (B) and (C)). It may be configured. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably notify the predetermined operation while enhancing the effect of the effect.

(Means 7) In any of the means 1 to the means 6, any set value (for example, any of the set values 1 to 3) is selected from among a plurality of types of set values having different advantages for the player. It is provided with a specific notification means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that performs a right-handed instruction notification) that can be set and can execute a specific notification that explains the game, and the specific notification means is set according to a set value. Specific notification can be executed by different execution modes (for example, right-handed instruction notification (specific notification) including setting suggestion can be executed by different execution modes at different execution ratios according to set setting values, etc. It may be configured as shown in FIG. 8-4.). According to such a configuration, the staging effect can be enhanced.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards 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 a staging control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a staging control process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure in the feature part 112AK. It is a flowchart which shows an example of right-handed instruction notification processing in a feature part 112AK. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the setting suggestion in the characteristic part 112AK. It is a figure which shows the determination ratio of the execution mode of the right-handed instruction notification in the characteristic part 112AK. It is a figure which shows the effect example of the specific notification in a feature part 112AK. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows the production process during a big hit. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a specific example of the display mode of right-handed display. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a specific example of the display mode of right-handed display. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the display mode of the operation promotion display in modification 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the display mode of right-handed display in the modification 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the display mode of right-handed display in the modification 3. FIG.

(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 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). 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 symbol described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols 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 7-segment LEDs and the like, and performs variable display of ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from special symbols. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" or lighting patterns such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal 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 hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to launch the gaming ball toward the gaming area by the hitting 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 ordinary figure", 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 number (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, a time saving state, and a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko 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 in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 It may be performed by the point or the like / extinguishing, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative 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 effect mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. The reach production includes, for example, a normal reach and a super reach having a higher hit reliability than the 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 the "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 simulated as 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 middle 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 player is currently in the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, by executing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high 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 game state, a small hit game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

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) gives a staging 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 the special figure game (including the jackpot type)), and fluctuation patterns used when executing the 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 staging control board 12 is equipped with a staging 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 staging 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, for example, a power supply board. 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 the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes inoperable due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop processing, a 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 (including various flags, various timer states, etc.) for advancing the game, 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 (performed 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 25C is turned on to display the number of normal figure hold.

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 judgment result such as the generation of the start winning prize, the number of hold storages, the look-ahead judgment, etc. is made to 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 staging control board 12. In the staging 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 big hit 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 operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is executed, and a probable change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state. It includes processing to make various settings for starting 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 staging control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the staging control board 12 will be described. In the staging control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the staging control CPU 120 is activated to execute the staging 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 staging 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 staging 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 staging control process process in step S76, the staging random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the staging random numbers used on the side of the staging control board 12 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, for example, the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start 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 effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illuminated signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED 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 stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decoration 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 the 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 a 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 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 big hit middle 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 process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect 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 big hit 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 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.

(Modified example of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but the game medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

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

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko game machine 1 is shown as a game machine, but a medal is inserted and a predetermined number of bets is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the player If the combination of stop symbols becomes a specific combination of symbols when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus) The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter, bonus, etc.).

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from 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, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

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

(Explanation of feature 112AK)
Next, the feature portion 112AK of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 8-1 is a flowchart showing an example of the special figure hit waiting process executed by the feature unit 112AK. In the special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed (step S600). The hit start designation command reception waiting time is set to a predetermined fixed time according to the reception of the decorative symbol stop command in the variable display effect processing in step S182.

If the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command has not elapsed in step S600 (step S600; No), it is determined whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S601). .. If the jackpot start designation command is received (step S601; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is updated to "6", which is a value corresponding to the effect process during the jackpot (step S602).

In the process of step S602, an effect control pattern for jackpot notification prepared in advance for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state is selected and set as a usage pattern (step S604). After that, the setting for starting the control of the jackpot notification operation is made based on the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern set as the use pattern (step S605). Then, the right-handed instruction notification process for performing the right-handed instruction notification is performed (step 112AKS001).

In the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 112AK, a normal variable winning ball device 6B and a passing gate 41 are provided in the right gaming area on the right side of the player. Therefore, when the high opening control is performed together with the time reduction control, if the game ball is launched toward the right game area, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B. )It's easy to do. In addition, since the time reduction control is performed, it is possible to quickly digest the special figure game and shorten the time until the variable display result becomes a "big hit". In this way, in the time-saving state in which the time-saving control and the high-opening control are performed, the optimum launch position (launch target position) of the game ball in the game area is the right game area. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature unit 112AK, a special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the right gaming area. Therefore, when the big winning opening changes from the open state (first state) to the closed state (second state) under the control of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the game ball is fired toward the right game area. For example, if a game ball passes (enters) through the large prize opening, there is a possibility that a large number of prize balls can be obtained as prizes. In this way, when the big winning opening changes from the open state (first state) to the closed state (second state) in the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the optimum launch position of the game ball in the game area. (Launch target position) is the right game area. In step 112AKS001, a process is performed to notify the player that the optimum launch position (launch target position) of the game ball in the game area is the right game area.

FIG. 8-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the right-handed instruction notification process executed in step 112AKS001 of FIG. 8-1. In the right-handed instruction notification process shown in FIG. 8-2, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to perform a setting suggestion effect (setting suggestion) that suggests a set value in the right-handed instruction notification (step 112AKS002). Specifically, in the process of step 112AKS002, whether or not to execute the setting suggestion is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-3 based on the jackpot type. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-3, the rate at which the setting suggestion is executed increases in the order of jackpot type A <big hit type B <big hit type C. In this embodiment, the jackpot type A and the jackpot type B are jackpots with 16 rounds during the jackpot game (16R jackpot), and the jackpot type C is a jackpot with 4R rounds during the jackpot game (4R jackpot). ). That is, in the feature unit 112AK, the rate at which the setting suggestion is executed is lower in the jackpot type A and the jackpot type B, which are advantageous for the player than in the jackpot type C, and compared with the jackpot type A and the jackpot type B. The jackpot type C, which has a lower degree of advantage, has a higher rate at which the setting suggestion is executed. Therefore, the player can attract the attention of the player even for the big hit of the big hit type C having a low advantage, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced. It should be noted that the number of rounds is not limited, and for example, a jackpot having a lower advantage than one jackpot has a higher advantage than a probability variable jackpot, such as a higher rate of execution of setting suggestions. It suffices if the setting suggestion is made at a higher rate than the jackpot. Furthermore, the setting suggestion is not limited to the jackpot type, and for example, when the setting suggestion is made during the variable display, when the game state is the normal state, the setting suggestion is made at a higher rate than the non-normal state (probability change state or time saving state). It should be done.

Returning to FIG. 8-2, after executing the process of step 112AKS002, the staging control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the setting suggestion in step 112AKS002, that is, whether or not there is a setting suggestion (step 112AKS003). ). When there is no setting suggestion, that is, when it is determined in step 112AKS002 that the setting suggestion is not executed (step 112AKS003; No), the effect control CPU 120 is in the normal mode of right-handed instruction notification, that is, right-handed without setting suggestion. It is determined to execute the instruction notification (step 112AKS004). Here, the right-handed instruction notification in the normal mode is performed by displaying the message "Right-handed!" Like the right-handed instruction notification 112AK001 in the normal mode shown in FIG. 8-5.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step 112AKS002 to execute the setting suggestion, that is, when there is a setting suggestion (step 112AKS003; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution mode of the right-handed instruction notification including the setting suggestion (step 112AKS003; Yes). 112AKS005). Specifically, in the process of step 112AKS005, the right-handed instruction notification including the setting suggestion is executed in any one of the first to third aspects according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. 8-4 based on the set value. Determined as an embodiment. The right-handed instruction notification including the setting suggestion in this embodiment is specified such as the right-handed instruction notification 112AK001 of the normal embodiment shown in FIG. 8-5 and the embodiments 1 to 3 shown in FIGS. 8-5 (A) to (C). The right-handed instruction notification 112AK002 of the embodiment is included, and the right-handed instruction notification 112AK002 of the first to third aspects suggests which is the set value. The right-handed instruction notification of the first embodiment in this embodiment suggests that the set value is "1", and the right-handed instruction notification of the second aspect suggests that the set value is "2". The right-handed instruction notification of 3 suggests that the set value is "3". In addition to this, it is not the setting value itself, for example, it suggests that the setting value is not "1", it is a high setting value, it is an even number setting value, it is an odd number setting value, and so on. May be suggested by each aspect. In the right-handed instruction notification including the setting suggestion, after the right-handed instruction notification 112AK001 of the normal aspect shown in FIG. 8-5 is performed, the right side of aspects 1 to 3 shown in FIGS. The hitting instruction notification 112AK002 is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to attract the attention of the player as to whether the right-handed instruction notification of a specific mode is performed after the right-handed instruction notification of the normal mode is performed, and to which mode the right-handed instruction notification is performed. It can attract the attention of the player. The feature unit 112AK is referred to as a specific notification for explaining the game by combining the right-handed instruction notification in the normal mode and the right-handed instruction notification in the specific mode. That is, in the feature unit 112AK, there are cases where the right-handed instruction notification of the normal mode is performed and then the right-handed instruction notification of the specific mode is performed, and after the right-handed instruction notification of the normal mode is performed, the right side of the specific mode is performed. There are cases where the hitting instruction notification is not performed, and it is possible to pay attention to the specific notification. FIG. 8-5 shows an example of a specific notification effect operation including the right-handed instruction notification in the normal mode and the right-handed instruction notification in the specific mode.

As shown in FIG. 8-4, in the feature unit 112AK, the determination ratio is set so that the right-handed instruction notification including the setting suggestion can be executed by different execution modes at different execution ratios according to the set value. ing. Therefore, since the specific notifications of different execution modes are executed at different execution ratios according to the set value, the effect of the effect can be enhanced. It should be noted that the specific notifications of different execution modes are executed at different execution rates, that is, they are simply executed by different execution modes, including different types, modes, and execution ratios of the specific notifications to be executed. There is. Further, as shown in FIG. 8-4, the right-handed instruction notification of the third aspect is determined only when the set value is “3”. Therefore, when the right-handed instruction notification of the third aspect is performed as the specific notification, it is confirmed that the set value is "3". On the other hand, the right-handed instruction notification of aspects 1 and 2 is determined regardless of the set value. Therefore, the reliability of the suggestion is different between the case where the right-handed instruction notification of the first aspect or the second aspect is performed and the case where the right-handed instruction notification of the third aspect is performed. Therefore, it is possible to execute the right-handed instruction notification in a mode in which the reliability of the suggestion is different, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced. For example, the larger the number of fluctuations, the more reliable the suggestion is, and the more reliable the right-handed instruction notification can be executed. The reliability of the suggestion by the right-handed instruction notification including the setting suggestion may be different depending on the situation, for example, the reliability of the suggestion may be different depending on the game state. In this case, for example, a table set separately from the decision ratio shown in FIG. 8-4 (with a higher reliability of suggestion and a decision ratio set) is provided, and the table to be selected is changed according to the situation to specify. The execution mode of the notification may be determined. According to this, since the reliability of the suggestion differs depending on the situation, the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Returning to FIG. 8-2, after executing the process of step 112AKS004 or step 112AKS005, the effect control CPU 120 executes the right-handed instruction notification of the determined execution mode (step 112AKS006), and ends the right-handed instruction notification process. .. When the right-handed instruction notification including the setting suggestion is executed in step 112AKS006, the specific notification shown in FIG. 8-5 is executed. In addition to displaying the image on the image display device 5, the right-handed instruction notification is performed by the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting operation of the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. You may. In addition, the right-handed instruction notification once performed is deleted when the optimum launch position (launch target position) of the game ball in the game area is no longer in the right game area, for example, when the time saving state ends. Just do it.

After returning to FIG. 8-1 and executing the process of step 112AKS001, the effect control CPU 120 ends the waiting process for hitting the special figure.

If the big hit start designation command is not received in step S601 (step S601; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit start designation command is received (step S608). If the small hit start designation command is not received (step S608; No), the special figure hit wait process is terminated, and the process waits until the hit start designation command reception waiting time elapses. When the small hit start designation command is received (step S608; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process (step S609). End the hit waiting process. If the waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command has elapsed in step S600 (step S600; Yes), the effect process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to "0" (step S613). The waiting process for hitting a special figure is terminated.

(Modification example of feature portion 112AK)
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8-5, the right-handed instruction notification 112AK001 in the normal mode displays the message "Please hit right!", And the right-handed instruction notification 112AK002 in the specific mode displays the message. An example of displaying an image of a right-pointing arrow such as the modes 1 to 3 shown in FIGS. 8-5 (A) to 8-5 with a pattern corresponding to the mode is shown, but this is an example. As a right-handed instruction notification including a setting suggestion, for example, an image of an arrow pointing to the right is displayed in addition to the message "Right-handed!" As a right-handed instruction notification in a normal mode (the mode may be one mode). A setting suggestion may be made by displaying a character image at the upper part of the arrow. Specifically, the character A may be displayed in the case of the aspect A, the character B may be displayed in the case of the aspect B, and the character C may be displayed in the case of the aspect C. Further, for example, depending on the reliability of the suggestion, it may be different whether the right-handed instruction notification 112AK002 in a specific mode or the character is used. According to this, since the types of setting suggestions differ depending on the reliability, the range of the effect is widened and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the above embodiment, an example including a setting suggestion in the right-handed instruction notification is shown, but this is an example. The setting suggestion may be included in the effect of explaining the game, for example, in the effect of explaining to the player that a predetermined item or character is acquired and the mission is cleared, as in the above-mentioned right-handed instruction notification. The setting may be suggested by displaying a specific mode. Further, for example, when explaining the capture information (for example, which type of production has the highest expectation of big hit) to the player in the video played during the demo, the explanation is given by the display of the specific mode. You may suggest the setting by performing.

(Explanation of means relating to feature unit 112AK)
Regarding the above-mentioned feature unit 112AK, as a gaming machine whose settings related to gaming can be changed, for example, there is one described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902. Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-20092 describes that the display control of an effect based on a set value is performed, and the process of displaying each character image of a giraffe, an elephant, or a lion is executed at a predetermined timing. In addition, the predetermined timing may be, for example, when a special symbol changes, but it may be more periodic (when all changes, every predetermined number of changes, etc.) or irregularly (when a random number lottery is won, etc.). It is stated that it may be present. However, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-200902, the effect of the game cannot always be enhanced in the gaming machine configured to be able to control the advantageous state based on the set value. .. Therefore, as a gaming machine of means 1 according to the feature unit 112AK for providing a gaming machine capable of enhancing the effect of staging.
A gaming machine that plays games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
It is possible to set any setting value (for example, any of setting values 1 to 3) from among a plurality of types of setting values having different advantages for the player.
It is provided with a specific notification means capable of executing specific notification for explaining a game (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for performing a right-handed instruction notification).
The specific notification means can execute the specific notification in a different execution mode according to a set setting value (for example, setting suggestion by a different execution mode at a different execution rate according to a set setting value). Right-handed instruction notification (specific notification) including),
It may be a gaming machine characterized by this.
According to such a configuration, the staging effect can be enhanced.

As a gaming machine of means 2 related to the feature unit 112AK,
It is possible to control to a favorable state that is advantageous to the player,
The advantageous state includes at least a first advantageous state (for example, a 4R jackpot of a jackpot type C) and a second advantageous state (for example, a 16R jackpot of a jackpot type A or B) that is more advantageous than the first advantageous state. ,
The specific notification means can execute the specific notification when it is controlled to the first advantageous state (for example, the jackpot type C having a lower advantage than the jackpot type A or the jackpot type B has a setting suggestion. The rate of execution is high),
It may be a gaming machine of means 1 according to the feature unit 112AK.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to pay attention to the first advantageous state having a low degree of advantage, and it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect.

As a gaming machine of means 3 related to the feature unit 112AK,
The specific notification means performs the common effect (for example, right-handed instruction notification in a normal mode) regardless of the set value, and then performs the specific notification so that the effect is executed in a different execution mode according to the set value. It is feasible (for example, a specific mode of right-handed instruction notification is performed after a normal mode of right-handed instruction notification is performed).
It may be a gaming machine of means 1 or means 2 according to the feature unit 112AK.
With such a configuration, it is possible to attract the attention of the player regarding whether or not the specific notification is executed.

As a gaming machine of means 4 related to the feature unit 112AK,
The specific notification means is suggested as the specific notification by the first specific notification (for example, right-handed instruction notification of the first or second aspect) suggesting a set value set, and the first specific notification. It is possible to execute the second specific notification (for example, the right-handed instruction notification of the third aspect) with high reliability of the set value.
It may be any of the gaming machines of means 1 to means 3 according to the feature unit 112AK.
According to such a configuration, the staging effect can be enhanced.

As a gaming machine of means 5 related to the feature unit 112AK,
The specific notification means can execute the specific notification in a different execution mode depending on the situation (for example, execute right-handed instruction notification with higher reliability of suggestion just before the end of business than at the start of business of the amusement park. It is possible, etc.),
It may be the gaming machine of the means 4 according to the feature unit 112AK.
According to such a configuration, the staging effect can be enhanced.

(Explanation of feature unit 029IW)
Next, the feature unit 029IW will be described. FIG. 1 shows a case where the special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided in the lower center of the game area, but in the feature unit 029IW, the special variable winning ball device 7 is on the right side of the game area. It shall be provided in the area. Therefore, in the feature unit 029IW, the player performs a right-handed operation aiming at the right side of the game area in order to win the game ball in the big winning opening during the big hit game.

Further, in the feature unit 029IW, the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 103) wins a game ball in the special variable winning ball device 7 (large winning opening) in, for example, a switch process (step S21). Then, when the detection signal from the count switch 23 is input, the control is performed to transmit the large winning opening winning designation command specifying that the winning to the large winning opening is detected to the effect control CPU 120.

Further, in the switch process (step S21), when the game ball wins a prize in the general winning opening 10 and the detection signal from the winning opening switch (not shown) provided in the general winning opening 10 is input, the CPU 103 wins the general winning. Control is performed to transmit a general winning opening winning designation command for specifying that a winning to the opening 10 has been detected to the effect control CPU 120.

Further, in the switch process (step S21), the CPU 103 wins a game ball in the winning ball device 6A (first starting winning opening), and when a detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A is input, the CPU 103 receives a first starting winning opening. The control is performed to transmit the first start winning opening winning designation command for specifying that the winning is detected to the effect control CPU 120. Further, in the switch process (step S21), when the game ball wins the variable winning ball device 6B (second starting winning opening) and the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B is input, the CPU 103 wins the second starting winning. A control is performed to transmit a second start winning mouth winning designation command for specifying that a winning to the mouth has been detected to the effect control CPU 120.

Not limited to the processing method shown in this example, for example, the CPU 103 includes a special symbol process process (step S25), a big hit opening pre-processing (step S114), a big hit opening process (step S115), and a big hit opening post-processing (step S115). In step S116), it is confirmed whether or not the detection signal from the count switch 23 has been input, and if the detection signal from the count switch 23 has been input, the grand prize opening prize designation command is issued to the effect control CPU 120. It may be configured to control transmission.

Further, in this example, the CPU 103 can specify the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of winning in the large winning opening, the general winning opening 10, the first starting winning opening, and the second starting winning opening. The payout control command is controlled to be transmitted to the payout control microcomputer (not shown) mounted on the payout control board. Then, the payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device (not shown) based on the received payout control command to control the payout of the prize ball.

(Command analysis processing)
FIG. 9-1 is a flowchart showing a specific example of the command analysis process (step S75). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the received command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not the received command is stored in the command reception buffer (step 029IWS611). Whether or not it is stored is determined by comparing the value of the command reception count counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step 029IWS612). After reading, the value of the read pointer is set to +2 (step 029IWS613). The reason for +2 is to read 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

If the received effect control command is a large prize opening prize designation command (step 029IWS614), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the prize ball number display is being displayed (step 029IWS615). In this example, during the big hit game, the prize ball number display that displays the cumulative number of prize balls acquired during the big hit game is displayed. In step 029IWS615, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the prize ball number display is currently being displayed on the image display device 5.

If the prize ball number display is being displayed, the effect control CPU 120 adds 14 to the value of the prize ball number counter for counting the number of prize balls acquired during the jackpot game (step 029IWS616). Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls to update the display of the prize ball number display on the image display device 5 according to the value of the prize ball number counter after the addition (step 029IWS617).

By executing the processes of steps 029IWS614 to S617, in this example, a game ball is won in the big prize opening during the big hit game, and every time 14 prize balls are obtained, the number of prize balls is displayed on the image display device 5. Display is updated.

If the received effect control command is a general winning opening winning designation command (step 029IWS618), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the prize ball number display is being displayed (step 029IWS619). If the prize ball number display is being displayed, the effect control CPU 120 adds 10 to the value of the prize ball number counter (step 029IWS620). Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls to update the display of the prize ball number display on the image display device 5 according to the value of the prize ball number counter after the addition (step 029IWS621).

If the received effect control command is the first start winning opening winning designation command or the second starting winning opening winning designation command (step 029IWS622), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prize ball number display is being displayed. Confirm (step 029IWS623). If the prize ball number display is being displayed, the effect control CPU 120 adds 3 to the value of the prize ball number counter (step 029IWS624). Then, the effect control CPU 120 controls to update the display of the prize ball number display on the image display device 5 according to the value of the prize ball number counter after the addition (step 029IWS625).

By executing the processes of steps 029IWS618 to S625, in this example, not only when the game ball wins the big prize opening, but also during the big hit game, the general winning opening 10, the first starting winning opening, and the second starting winning opening are executed. Even when a game ball is won in the mouth and 10 or 3 prize balls are obtained, the display of the number of prize balls on the image display device 5 is updated.

In this example, in each round during the big hit game, if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the big winning opening before the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses, the big winning opening is opened. Although it is closed and the round ends, a game ball may be awarded to the large winning opening (so-called over winning) immediately before the closing of the large winning opening is detected by detecting a predetermined number of winnings. Even when such an over-winning occurs, the large winning opening winning designation command may be transmitted and the display of the number of winning balls may be updated.

In addition, it is not always necessary to update the prize ball number display to reflect both the winning of the general winning opening 10 and the winning of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the winning of the general winning opening 10 is not always necessary. Alternatively, the prize ball number display may be updated to reflect only one of the winnings in the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening. In addition, for example, the prizes for the general prize opening 10, the first starting winning opening, and the second starting winning opening are not reflected in the prize ball number display, and only the over-winning to the large winning opening is reflected in the number of prize balls. It may be configured to update the display.

If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 120 stores the received effect control command or sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step 029IWS626). For example, if the received effect control command is a variation pattern command, the received variation pattern command is stored in the variation pattern command storage area provided in the RAM 122. Further, for example, if the received effect control command is a display result specification command, the received display result specification command is stored in the display result specification command storage area provided in the RAM 122. Further, for example, if the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command, the jackpot start designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot start designation command has been received is set. Further, for example, if the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command, the jackpot end designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot end designation command has been received is set. Then, the process proceeds to step 029IWS611.

FIG. 9-2 is a flowchart showing a special figure hit waiting process (step S173) in the staging control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the special symbol hit waiting process, first, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the stop symbol display flag indicating that the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is displayed is set (step 029IWS8301). If the stop symbol display flag is set, the process proceeds to step 029IWS8305. In this feature unit 029IW, when the jackpot symbol is displayed as the stop symbol of the decorative symbol, the stop symbol display flag is set in step 029IWS8304. Then, the stop symbol display flag is reset when the jackpot effect is executed. Therefore, the fact that the stop symbol display flag is set means that the jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed, but the jackpot middle effect has not yet been executed. Therefore, the process of displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in step 029IWS8302 is executed. Without doing so, the process proceeds to step 029IWS8305.

When the stop symbol display flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 controls to stop and display the determined stop symbol (missing symbol, jackpot symbol) (step 029IWS8302).

Next, when the jackpot symbol is not displayed in the process of step 029IWS8302 (that is, when the missed symbol is displayed) (N of step 029IWS8303), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to step 029IWS8314.

When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the process of step 029IWS8302 (Y of step 029IWS8303), the effect control CPU 120 sets the stop symbol display flag (step 029IWS8304) and receives any of the jackpot start designation commands. Check whether or not (for example, whether or not one of the jackpot start designation command reception flags is set) (step 029IWS8305). If any of the jackpot start designation commands is received, the effect control CPU 120 resets the stop symbol display flag (step 029IWS8306). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 also resets the set jackpot start designation command reception flag.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table according to the effect during the big hit (step 029IWS8307). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 029IWS8308), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1), the control of the effect device (the image display device 5 as the effect component, the game effect lamp 9 as the effect component, and the speakers 8L, 8R as the effect component) is executed (step 029IWS8309).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 clears the value of the prize ball counter to 0 (step 029IWS8310). Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start displaying the prize ball number display (step 029IWS8311). In this case, since the value of the prize ball counter is 0, the image display device 5 displays the prize ball number display indicating that the prize ball number is still 0.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start displaying the first right-handed display for prompting the right-handed operation (step 029IWS8312). For example, at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5, control is performed to start displaying a character display such as "right-handed" as the first right-handed display.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect processing during the big hit (step 029IWS8313), and ends the special figure hit wait process.

If it is determined not to be a big hit (N in step 029IWS8303), the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the variable display start wait process (step 029IWS8314). The waiting process for hitting a special figure is terminated.

FIG. 9-3 is a flowchart showing the big hit middle effect process (step S176) in the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7. In the big hit middle effect process, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not any of the big hit end designation commands has been received (for example, whether or not any of the big hit end designation command reception flags is set). (Step 029IWS2901). If any of the jackpot end designation commands is received, the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the process timer value (step 029IWS2902), and the effect device (image display device 5, speaker 8L, 8R, game effect lamp 9, etc.) are controlled (step 029IWS2903).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the process timer has timed out (step 029IWS2904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (step 029IWS2905). That is, it switches to the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table. Then, the process timer setting value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started (step 029IWS2906).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 achieves the number of prize balls indicating that the effect of achieving the number of prize balls executed when the cumulative number of prize balls acquired during the jackpot game reaches a predetermined expected number has been executed. It is confirmed whether the effect execution completed flag is set (step 029IWS2907). If the prize ball number achievement effect execution flag is set (that is, if the prize ball number achievement effect has already been executed), the jackpot middle effect effect process ends as it is.

If the prize ball number achievement effect execution flag is not set, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prize ball number achievement effect execution flag indicating that the prize ball number achievement effect is being executed is set. Confirm (step 029IWS2908). If the prize ball number achievement effect execution flag is not set (that is, the prize ball number achievement effect is not being executed), the effect control CPU 120 has a predetermined number of prize ball counter values (in this example,). 2100) or more is confirmed (step 029IWS2909).

In this example, when controlled by a 15-round jackpot game, it is possible to win a maximum of 10 jackpots per round, and 14 prizes are awarded for each jackpot. Since the prize balls are obtained, 14 × 10 × 15 = 2100 prize balls can be expected. In step 029IWS2909, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the value of the prize ball counter is 2100 or more, so that the cumulative number of prize balls acquired during this big hit game is a big hit of 15 rounds. Check if the number of prize balls that can be expected during the game has reached 2100.

As already explained, in this example, in this example, not only the number of prize balls obtained by winning the large winning opening, but also the general winning opening 10, the first starting winning opening, and the second starting are used. Since the number of prize balls obtained by winning the prize in the winning opening is also counted, the cumulative number of prize balls may reach 2100 and be judged as Y in step 029IWS2909 before the 15-round jackpot game is completed. ..

If the value of the prize ball counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start the prize ball number achievement effect (step 029IWS2910). Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls to start driving the motor and start the operation of the movable body provided in the gaming machine (step 029IWS2911). In this example, by executing the processes of steps 029IWS2910 and S2911, the prize ball number achievement effect is executed according to the mode accompanied by the movement of the movable body.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the prize ball number achievement effect execution flag (step 029IWS2912). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds) in the effect period measurement timer for measuring the effect period of the prize ball number achievement effect (step 029IWS2913), and the big hit medium effect process. To finish.

If the prize ball number achievement effect execution flag is set (that is, if the prize ball number achievement effect is being executed), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the effect period measurement timer has timed out (that is, if the prize ball number achievement effect is being executed). Step 029IWS2914). If the effect period measurement timer has timed out (that is, if the effect period of the prize ball number achievement effect has ended), the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to end the prize ball number achievement effect. (Step 029IWS2915). Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls to end the driving of the motor and end the operation of the movable body provided in the gaming machine (step 029IWS2916).

Next, the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display device 5 to start displaying the second right-handed display for prompting the right-handed operation (step 029IWS2917). For example, in the substantially central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5, control is performed to start displaying a character display such as "Aim at the right!" As the second right-handed display.

In this example, the second right-handed display is displayed in a manner that is easier to see than the first right-handed display by displaying the display size larger than that of the first right-handed display as the second right-handed display. To.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 resets the prize ball number achievement effect executing flag (step 029IWS2918), sets the prize ball number achievement effect executed flag (step 029IWS2919), and ends the big hit middle effect process.

If any of the jackpot end designation commands is received (Y in step 029IWS2901), the effect control CPU 120 selects the process table according to the ending effect (step 029IWS2920). Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the process timer by setting the process timer set value in the process timer (step 029IWS2921), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number). According to the data 1), the control of the effect device (the image display device 5 as the effect component, the game effect lamp 9 as the effect component, and the speakers 8L, 8R as the effect component) is executed (step 029IWS2922). In this case, the effect control CPU 120 also resets the set jackpot end designation command reception flag.

Then, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the ending effect process (step 029IWS2923), and ends the big hit middle effect process.

Next, the display mode of the right-handed display in the feature unit 029IW will be described. 9-4 and 9-5 are explanatory views for explaining a specific example of the display mode of the right-handed display. In FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5, the display screens change in the order of (A), (B), (C) ....

As shown in FIG. 9-4 (A), when the jackpot symbol in which the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right are the same symbol (in this example, symbol "7") is derived and displayed in the image display device 5, a jackpot occurs. , As shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), the display of the big hit and the round number display 029IW001 are started in the image display device 5, and the big hit middle effect is started. Further, when the big hit game is started, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), the prize ball number display 029IW002 is also displayed on the image display device 5, and the big winning opening, the general winning opening 10, and the first starting winning opening are displayed. , Updated according to the winning of the second starting winning opening (see Step 029IWS8311, Step 029IWS614-S625).

Further, when the big hit game is started, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), the first right-handed display 029IW003 is also displayed on the image display device 5 (see step 029IWS8312). In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (B), a character display such as "right-handed" may be displayed as the first right-handed display 029IW003 at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5. It is shown.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (C), it is assumed that the cumulative number of prize balls reaches a predetermined number (2100 in this example) during the big hit game. When the cumulative number of prize balls reaches a predetermined number, the image display device 5 executes the prize ball number achievement effect (see step 029IWS2910), as shown in FIG. 9-4 (D). In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (D), the predetermined character 029IW004 is displayed on the image display device 5 as the prize ball number achievement effect, and the predetermined character 029IW004 is "done!" It is shown that the character display such as is displayed.

Further, when the cumulative number of prize balls reaches a predetermined number, the movable body 029IW005 is also operated as shown in FIG. 9-4 (D) (see step 029IWS2911). Therefore, in this example, the prize ball number achievement effect is executed according to the mode accompanied by the operation of the movable body 029IW005. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (D), when the movable body 029IW005 operates, the upper part of the display screen of the image display device 5 is covered with the movable body 029IW005, and the first right-handed display 029IW003 is visually recognized. The case where it cannot be done is shown.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-4 (D), when the cumulative number of prize balls reaches a predetermined number (2100 in this example) during the big hit game, the prize ball number achievement effect is executed. At the same time, the movable body 029IW005 is operated, so that the player can be given a sense of accomplishment that the expected number of prize balls has been reached during the 15-round jackpot game.

Next, when the effect period of the prize ball number achievement effect is ended, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (E), the image display device 5 ends the prize ball number achievement effect and ends the operation of the movable body 029IW005. 1 Right-handed display 029IW003 becomes visible again. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (E), the display of the second right-handed display 029IW006 is started on the image display device 5 (see step 029IWS2917). In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (E), a character display such as "Aim at the right!" Is displayed as the second right-handed display 029IW006 in the substantially central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5. The case is shown. Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (E), the second right-handed display 029IW006 is displayed in a larger display size than the first right-handed display 029IW003.

The mode of displaying the number of prize balls and the effect of achieving the number of prize balls is not limited to those shown in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5. For example, in this example, in the prize ball number display, the number of prize balls obtained according to the winning of the large winning opening, the general winning opening 10, the first starting winning opening, and the second starting winning opening is added and displayed. Although the case of being updated is shown, conversely, the prize ball number display may be started from "2100", and the prize ball number obtained according to the winning may be subtracted to update the display. Then, when the prize ball number display becomes "0", the prize ball number achievement effect may be executed to operate the movable body 029IW005. Further, for example, when the big hit game is started, the effect of notifying the expected number of prize balls that can be obtained during the big hit game (2100 in this example) is executed, and then the prize ball number display is started. It may be configured as.

In this example, the first notification (in this example, the first right-handed display 029IW003) and the second notification (in this example, the first notification) have high visibility when the right-handed display is performed during the big hit game. 2 Right-handed display 029IW006) has been shown, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, in the case of performing an operation promotion display for prompting the operation of the operation means for staging, the first notification having low visibility and the second notification having high visibility may be performed. Hereinafter, a modified example 1 configured to perform the first notification and the second notification when the operation promotion display is performed will be described.

FIG. 9-6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the display mode of the operation promotion display in the modified example 1. In FIG. 9-6, the display screens change in the order of (A), (B), and (C). In the first modification, the effect control CPU 120 is, for example, a button advancer executed based on the operation of the advancer effect (for example, the operation means for the effect (for example, the push button 31B)) when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. When it is decided whether or not to execute the staging effect) and it is decided to execute the staging effect, the decorative design is changed by selecting the process table including the staging effect and executing the variable display effect process (step S172). During the display, the operation promotion display is displayed and the advance notice effect (for example, the button advance notice effect) is executed.

As shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), when the display timing of the first operation promotion display is reached during the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol on the left, middle, and right, the image display device 5 has an operation means for staging (for example, for example. The display of the first operation promotion display 029IW007 for prompting the operation of the push button 31B) is started. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), a character display such as "press a button!" Is displayed as the first operation promotion display 029IW007 at the upper right end of the display screen of the image display device 5. The case is shown.

Next, when it is time to execute the advance notice effect, the advance notice effect is executed on the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. 9-6 (B). In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (B), the predetermined character 029IW008 is displayed on the image display device 5 as a warning effect, and the line of the predetermined character 029IW008 is "may be good!" The case where the character display of is displayed is shown.

Further, at the execution timing of the advance notice effect, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (B), the operation of the movable body 029IW009 is also performed. Therefore, in this example, the advance notice effect is executed according to the mode accompanied by the operation of the movable body 029IW009. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (B), when the movable body 029IW009 operates, the upper part of the display screen of the image display device 5 is covered with the movable body 029IW009, and the first operation promotion display 029IW007 is visually recognized. The case where it cannot be done is shown.

Next, when the effect period of the advance notice effect is ended, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (C), the advance notice effect is ended in the image display device 5, the operation of the movable body 029IW009 is ended, and the first operation promotion display 029IW007 is displayed. It will be visible again. Further, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (C), the image display device 5 starts displaying the second operation promotion display 029IW010 for encouraging the operation of the operation means for staging (for example, the push button 31B). .. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (C), an image imitating the push button 31B is displayed as the second operation promotion display 029IW010 in the substantially central portion of the display screen of the image display device 5. A case where a character display such as "press!" Is displayed is shown. Further, in this example, as shown in FIG. 9-6 (C), the second operation promotion display 029IW010 is displayed in a larger display size than the first operation promotion display 029IW007.

Further, in this example, the case where the second notification (in this example, the second right-handed display 029IW006) is started at the timing of executing the prize ball number achievement effect is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the second notification (in this example, the second right-handed display 029IW006) may be started at the timing when the power failure recovery occurs during the big hit game. Hereinafter, a modified example 2 in which the second notification is started at the timing when the power failure recovery occurs during the big hit game will be described.

FIG. 9-7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the display mode of the right-handed display in the modified example 2. In FIG. 9-7, the display screens change in the order of (A), (B), (C) .... As shown in FIG. 9-7 (A), in the same manner as in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5, the image display device 5 displays the jackpot display and the round number display 029IW001, and the prize ball number display 029IW002. Is displayed, and the first right-handed display 029IW003 is also displayed.

Here, as shown in FIG. 9-7 (B), the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and then, as shown in FIG. 9-7 (C), the power supply to the gaming machine is restarted. do. In this case, when the effect control CPU 120 receives the recovery command (see step S7) from the game control microcomputer 100, the image display device 5 "recovers!" As shown in FIG. 9-7 (C). A character display such as "" is displayed, and control is performed to notify that the power failure is being restored.

Next, when the notification period that the power failure is being restored is terminated, the effect control CPU 120 performs the same processing as in step 029IWS2917, and as shown in FIG. 9-7 (D), the second image display device 5 is used. Right-handed display 029IW006 is started to be displayed.

Further, for example, a notice effect such as a round promotion notice effect can be executed during the big hit game, and the second notification (in this example, the second right-handed display 029IW006) is started at the timing of executing the round promotion notice effect. It may be configured to do so. Hereinafter, a modified example 3 in which the second notification is started at the timing of executing the round promotion notice effect during the big hit game will be described.

FIG. 9-8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a specific example of the display mode of the right-handed display in the modified example 3. In FIGS. 9-8, the display screens change in the order of (A), (B), and (C). In the third modification, the effect control CPU 120 determines, for example, whether or not to execute the round promotion notice effect when the big hit game is started, and if it is determined to execute the round promotion notice effect, the round promotion notice effect is produced. In the round (for example, the 7th round) which is the execution timing, the round promotion notice effect is executed during the big hit game by switching to the process data including the round promotion notice effect and executing the process of step 029IWS2903.

In variant 3, for example, when the jackpot type is a 15-round jackpot and a 7-round jackpot, a round promotion notice effect may be executed, and in the case of a 15-round jackpot, a round promotion notice may be executed in the 7th round. After executing the production, the production will be performed so that the big hit game will continue to shift to the 8th round after succeeding in the round promotion, and in the case of the 7th round big hit, the round promotion notice production will be performed in the 7th round. After the execution, the effect is such that the round promotion fails and the big hit game ends.

As shown in FIG. 9-8 (A), in the same manner as in FIGS. 9-4 and 9-5, the image display device 5 displays the jackpot display and the round number display 029IW001, and the prize ball number display 029IW002. Is displayed, and the first right-handed display 029IW003 is also displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (A), the seventh round is reached, and when the execution timing of the round promotion notice effect during the seventh round is reached, the image display device 5 is shown in FIG. 9-8 (B). In, the round promotion notice production is executed. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (B), a predetermined character 029IW011 is displayed on the image display device 5 as a round promotion notice effect, and a “big hit may continue!” As a line of the predetermined character 029IW011! A character display such as "" is displayed.

Further, when the execution timing of the round promotion notice effect is reached, the movable body 029IW012 is also operated as shown in FIG. 9-8 (B). Therefore, in this example, the round promotion notice effect is executed according to the mode accompanied by the operation of the movable body 029IW012. In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (B), when the movable body 029IW012 operates, the upper part of the display screen of the image display device 5 is covered with the movable body 029IW012, and the first right-handed display 029IW003 is visually recognized. The case where it cannot be done is shown.

Next, when the effect period of the round promotion notice effect is ended, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (C), the round promotion notice effect is ended in the image display device 5, and the operation of the movable body 029IW012 is ended, and the first right The hit display 029IW003 becomes visible again. Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs the same processing as in step 029IWS2917, and as shown in FIG. 9-8 (C), the display of the second right-handed display 029IW006 is started on the image display device 5. In the example shown in FIG. 9-8 (C), a case is shown in which the promotion to the round is successful and the jackpot game continues to move to the eighth round.

As described above, according to the feature unit 029IW, it is possible to control an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, derivation display of a big hit symbol). Further, an operation means (for example, a hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) 30) is provided, and notification (for example, first right-handed display 029IW003, second right-handed display 029IW006) regarding a predetermined operation (for example, right-handed operation) is executed. .. Further, it is possible to execute the first notification (for example, the first right-handed display 029IW003) and the second notification (for example, the second right-handed display 029IW006) that is easier to recognize than the first notification, and the first notification is being executed. When an event that lowers the recognizability of the first notification (for example, a prize ball number achievement effect accompanied by the operation of the movable body 029IW005 shown in FIG. 9-4 (D)) occurs, the second notification can be executed. (See FIGS. 9-4 (D) and 9-5 (E)). Therefore, it is possible to suitably notify the predetermined operation.

Specifically, in this example, since the prize ball number achievement effect is executed according to the mode accompanied by the movement of the movable body 029IW005, the player pays attention to the movement of the movable body 029IW005, and a relatively predetermined operation (this). In the example, the attention to the notification regarding the right-handed operation) (in this example, the right-handed display) is reduced, and the notification regarding the predetermined operation cannot be suitably performed as it is. Therefore, in the present feature unit 029IW, when an event that lowers the recognizability of such a first notification (in this example, the first right-handed display 029IW003) occurs, the second notification is easier to recognize than the first notification. By executing the notification (in this example, the second right-handed display 029IW006), it is possible to prevent the attention to the notification from being reduced with respect to the predetermined operation, and to appropriately perform the notification regarding the predetermined operation.

In this example, as shown in FIG. 9-5 (E), the first right-handed display 029IW003 is visually recognized while continuing the display of the first right-handed display 029IW003, triggered by the execution of the prize ball number achievement effect accompanied by the operation of the movable body 029IW005. Although the case where the display of the highly high-quality second right-handed display 029IW006 is started is shown, the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, in the wake of the execution of the prize ball number achievement effect accompanied by the movement of the movable body 029IW005, only the highly visible second right-handed display 029IW006 is displayed, and the first right-handed display 029IW003 is erased. You may.

In addition, the second notification (in this example, the second right-handed display 029IW006) is triggered by an event that lowers the recognizability of the first notification (in this example, the prize ball number achievement effect accompanied by the operation of the movable body 029IW005). If it starts, for example, the display of the second right-handed display 029IW006 is started during the execution of the prize ball number achievement effect, or the display of the second right-handed display 029IW006 is started at the end of the prize ball number achievement effect. Alternatively, the display of the second right-handed display 029IW006 may be started after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed after the end of the prize ball number achievement effect, and various aspects are conceivable.

Further, in this example, as the second notification that is easier to recognize than the first notification, the case where the second right-handed display 029IW006, which has a larger display size than the first right-handed display 029IW003, is displayed is shown. I can't be limited. For example, the second right-handed display 029IW006 may be configured to be displayed in a display color or a shape that is more conspicuous than the first right-handed display 029IW003. Further, for example, by continuously displaying the right-handed display in a band shape as the second notification, the right-handed notification may be performed in a conspicuous manner, and any display that is easy to recognize in some form may be used.

Further, in this example, the case where the right-handed display is displayed on the image display device 5 as the first notification and the second notification is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the notification is not necessarily limited to the display, and the notification may be performed by sound output, or may be applied to the right-handed notification by outputting a voice such as "Please hit right". In this case, for example, if a loud effect is executed during the execution of the right-handed notification by voice, the attention to the right-handed notification is relatively reduced, and the right-handed notification by voice cannot be suitably performed. In such a case, for example, the execution of a loud effect is triggered to execute a right-handed notification by voice that is easier to recognize (for example, a louder right-handed notification or a high-pitched right-handed notification). This may prevent the attention to the right-handed notification from being reduced, and may be configured so that the right-handed notification can be suitably performed.

Further, according to the feature unit 029IW, a first state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can enter and a second state (for example, a closed state) in which the game medium is difficult or impossible to enter. A variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7) that changes to and is provided. Further, the variable device is provided so that the game medium that moves on a predetermined route (for example, the right area of the game area) among the movement paths on which the game medium can move can enter. Further, as a predetermined operation, notification regarding the launch operation of the game medium to the predetermined route (for example, the first right-handed display 029IW003 and the second right-handed display 029IW006) is executed. Therefore, it is possible to suitably notify the launch operation of the game medium to the predetermined route.

Further, according to the first modification of the feature unit 029IW, the operating means includes an operating means for staging (for example, push button 31B), and the staging (for example, for staging) is based on the operation by the operating means for staging. The button advance notice effect executed based on the operation of the operation means (for example, the push button 31B) is executed. Further, as a predetermined operation, a notification regarding the operation by the operation means for the effect (for example, the first operation promotion display 029IW007 shown in FIG. 9-6 (A) and the second operation promotion display 029IW010 shown in FIG. 9-6 (C)) is displayed. Run. Therefore, it is possible to preferably notify the operation by the operation means for staging.

In this example, the operation means is a ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 30 or a push button 31B, and a case where right-handed display or operation promotion display is performed is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such an aspect. For example, when the operation promotion display of the stick controller 31A other than the push button 31B is performed as the operation means, the configuration shown by the feature unit 029IW may be applied. Further, for example, when the movement of the player is configured to be detectable by using an infrared sensor or an optical sensor and the movement promotion display for encouraging the movement of the player is performed, the configuration shown in the feature unit 029IW is applied. It may be configured. Further, for example, when applying to a slot machine, when performing a push order navigation display for navigating the operation of the stop button of the slot machine as an operation means, the configuration shown in the feature unit 029IW is applied. It may be configured, and various aspects are conceivable.

Further, for example, it is configured to control the probabilistic state after the big hit game is completed, provided that the game ball has won a prize in a specific area (V winning area) provided in the special variable winning ball device (large winning opening). It may be applied to a gaming machine and may be configured to display a character display for prompting a winning of a game ball in a V winning area such as "Aim for V!" As a first notification or a second notification.

Further, for example, it is applied to a gaming machine configured to shift to a jackpot game on condition that the gaming ball has passed through an operating gate provided in the gaming area after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, and the operating gate is applied to the gaming ball. Is configured to perform right-handed notification with a small display size as the first notification, and when the game ball passes through the operating gate and shifts to the big hit game, right-handed notification is performed with a large display size as the second notification. You may.

Further, according to the feature unit 029IW, the game value (for example, the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening, the general winning opening 10, the first starting winning opening, and the second starting winning opening) is established. For example, a prize ball) is given. In addition, the grant notification (for example, the prize ball number achievement effect shown in FIG. 9-4 (D)) for notifying the grant of the game value is executed. Further, the movable member (for example, the movable body 029IW005 shown in FIG. 9-4 (D)) is operated to execute the grant notification in such a manner that the display area on which the first notification is displayed is covered by the movable member. Then, when the grant notification is executed as an event that reduces the visibility of the first notification, the second notification can be executed (see FIGS. 9-4 (D) and 9-5 (E)). Therefore, it is possible to suitably notify the predetermined operation while enhancing the effect of the effect.

Further, according to the second modification of the feature unit 029IW, the second notification is executed when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and then the power supply is restarted as an event that reduces the visibility of the first notification. It is possible (see FIGS. 9-7 (B)-(D)). Therefore, it is possible to suitably notify the predetermined operation. That is, if the notification is interrupted due to a power failure during the execution of the first notification, the second notification, which is easier to recognize than the first notification, is executed. (It can be re-recognized) It is possible to preferably notify about a predetermined operation.

Further, according to the modification 3 of the feature unit 029IW, the advance notice effect (for example, the round promotion advance notice effect shown in FIG. 9-8 (B)) can be effectively performed. Further, when the advance notice effect is executed as an event that reduces the visibility of the first notification, the second notification can be executed (see FIGS. 9-8 (B) and 9-8 (C)). Therefore, it is possible to suitably notify the predetermined operation while enhancing the effect of the effect.

In this example, the case where the round promotion notice effect is executed as the notice effect is shown, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, as a notice effect, a hold consecutive notice effect for notifying that there is a big hit in the hold memory stored during the big hit game (that is, a so-called consecutive villa will occur) can be executed. , The first notification and the second notification may be enabled to be executed by the execution of the hold continuous notice effect.

In addition, also in the modification 1 shown in FIG. 9-6, the first operation promotion display and the second operation promotion display are executed triggered by the notice effect (button notice effect) executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. Therefore, when the advance notice effect is executed as an event that reduces the visibility of the first notification, the second notification can be executed.

Further, the configuration shown by the feature unit 029IW can be appropriately combined with the configuration shown by the feature unit 112AK to form a gaming machine. For example, the configuration shown by the feature unit 029IW is applied to the configuration shown by the feature unit 112AK, and the right-handed instruction notification shown by the feature unit 112AK is divided into a first notification with low visibility and a second notification with high visibility. It may be configured to do so.

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 staging control
123… Display control unit

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state based on the fulfillment of predetermined conditions
Operation means and
A notification means for executing a promotion notification, which is a notification for prompting a launch operation of a game medium, and a notification means.
Granting means to grant game value based on the establishment of granting conditions,
A grant notification execution means for executing a grant notification that notifies the grant of game value, and a grant notification execution means.
It is provided with a variable means for changing the first state in which the game medium can enter and the second state in which the game medium is difficult or impossible to enter.
The variable means is provided so that the game medium moving on a predetermined route can enter among the movement paths on which the game medium can move.
The notification means can execute the first notification regarding the launch operation of the game medium to the predetermined route and the second notification that is easier to recognize than the first notification as the promotion notification .
The grant notification executing means executes the grant notification by operating the movable member so that the display area on which the first notification is displayed is covered with the movable member.
The notification means is
When the grant notification is executed during the execution of the first notification, the second notification can be executed.
By executing the promotion notification in a plurality of types of modes, it is possible to notify the advantageous degree to the player.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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